Urban Decay 'Stark Naked' Comfort Matte Lipstick

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Yesterday was National Lipstick Day, so in honour of that I thought I would upload a lipstick review. I've had the Urban Decay 'Stark Naked' Comfort Matte Lipstick for many months now so it is about time!


With lipsticks, I like to have an easy nude colour that is quick and easy to put on when I am getting ready in a rush and don't have time to spend on perfecting my lipstick. After my favourite BareMinerals lipstick was discontinued, I needed to find the perfect new nude for this job. And this is what I chose. 

My Top 6 Travelling Make Up Favourites

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This year has been full of a fair amount of travelling opportunities for me and so I have repeatedly been bringing certain make up products away with me. Because of this I thought I would share with you my top 6 travelling make up favourites and why I think they're perfect for travelling. In addition all the products are hand luggage friendly on the plane and all liquids are 100ml or less.


My first item is the Urban Decay De-Slick Make Up Setting Spray in the travel size. When I'm on holiday somewhere hot, I need my make up to have great staying power more than ever! Me getting hot equals me getting sweaty and this may mean melting and moving make up. But no fear- the Urban Decay setting spray is here! It does a great job in making my make up last and with the temperature control technology it has it is not going to budge on a hot day.

Urban Decay does it for me again with the Urban Decay Naked Basics eyeshadow palette which Emily bought me. This is the perfect compact size for travelling and the packaging isn't breakable. It means that it can survive my hand luggage or suitcase and not break! In addition the colours are perfect neutrals meaning I can make any sort of eye make up with it. Rather than taking lots of eyeshadows with me I instead can take this one eyeshadow which can take me from day to night. I don't think I will ever trust anything else to take travelling with me!


Continuing on from eye make up products, I would like to mention the Seventeen Black Kohl Eye Pencil. I am usually allergic to eyeliner pencils and they make my eyes water like nothing else but for some reason this eye pencil doesn't bother me! But that's not why I like it for travelling. I like it for travelling because it barely takes up any room and can be used in different ways. I like to use it for tight lining as it slides easy without hurting and makes my sparse eyelashes look fuller. This means that if I don't have any mascara on when I am away, at least I can look like I have more eyelashes that I actually have! It is also great for different looks. I can use it across my waterline, on my eyelid, make it strong or smudge it out. Used in conjunction with my Naked Basics palette I can do any sort of look and again take it from day to night.

Let's talk about lipstick. Now I am usually a bold lip kind of girl but when I am on holiday I just want to do my make up as quickly as possible so I can get out and enjoy my holiday. When I was interrailing I had days where I only had an hour to get ready before checking out of our hotel for the next journey so I had no time to fuss around with a bold lip! This is the bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie lipstick in 'Break Away'. It is a nude lipstick and is glides on with ease with a lovely creamy texture. Nude lips aren't difficult to do and how easy it is to apply this lipstick means I don't have to mess around with the lip shape for ages. Furthermore it lasts quite well through drinking and eating and because it is nude it won't look patchy if it fades either! I don't have to pay much attention to this throughout the day and overall is generally just the easiest lipstick I own. You can tell I use it a lot because there's not much of the bullet left!


For primer I have been bringing along Emite Make Up Diamond Heart Primer which I got from GlossyBox one time. I like bringing this because it is very small so does not take up much space in my transparent liquids bag on the plane, which means more room for more make up! The primer also does not take much time to blend in to the skin and settle so I can get on with the rest of my make fairly quickly which I want when I am away. Not only that but the consistency is light and smooth so doesn't feel like a thick silicone primer on a hot day. The last thing I like about it for travelling is that it the peach tone of it means it helps tone down the redness on my skin. Because of this I can still use this even if I am not wearing make up and tackle evening out my skin tone. 

My last travel favourite is the Collection Lasting Perfection Powder. I have been using this powder for years and there are 2 reasons why I like it for travelling. My first reason is that because it is matte it will get rid of shine. When I am on holiday I find my upper lip, chin, middle of forehead and around my nose get shiny. If that happens I can just pull out this matte powder, put it on and the shine is gone! My second reason is the packaging. When you open the lid you get the powder but if you lift up the powder you then have a mirror and flat sponge applicator. This is my favourite mirror to use if I don't have a big mirror (making it good for on the go) and I can do my make up in it. My Urban Decay Naked Basics palette has a mirror but because it is pressed against the eyeshadows when shut it gets covered in pigment. However, in this case the mirror is separate so it is always clean and clear from product. As a little extra tip, the sponge applicator is handy if you get grains of sand on your face! I don't use it for make up application but one time I was on the beach on a windy day and I had sand grains stuck all in my foundation. As you can imagine it was not a good look but I managed to remove it all with this sponge applicator without ruining my make up. Just a little bonus there!

What are some travel friendly make up products that you like?

Make Up | My Lipstick Collection

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Over the past year and a half I have become more interested in lipsticks. Lipsticks are probably now my most bought make up item (bar replacing necessities), alongside eyeshadow.


I decided that now I have a little collection that I would share with you what ones I have. If I have written about a product, there will be an asterik (*) next to the name which, when clicked, will bring you to the review. I decided to also include lip liners, lipstick crayons and a liquid lipstick. Enjoy the products and the swatches!

• MAC 'Lady Danger'*- This is an orange-toned red, perfect for spring/summer.

• MAC 'Ruby Woo'*- This was my first MAC lipstick. A matte red lip is my favourite kind of colour and this fits the bill perfectly. 

-(Left to right) MAC Lady Danger, MAC Ruby Woo.

• bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie 'Break Away'*- My first, and only, bareMinerals lipstick. I got the sample size in a goody bag and recently bought the full size. My perfect brown-toned nude lip. Creamy too!

-bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick 'Break Away'.

• Collection Volume Sensation 'Ruby Red'- This was my first ever lipstick! My Mum bought it for me after I mentioned that I wanted to start wearing lipstick. Was hooked ever since.

• Mac Factor 'Cherry Kiss'- I got this in one of those Christmas gifts you get when you spend so much on Max Factor. Another one for the pin-up red lip. It is slightly more sheer than my other ones.

• L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche 461 'Scarlet Rouge'- If you want that pin-up girl red lip with the intensity to look great with black winged eyeliner, this is your go to.

-Collection Volume Sensation 'Ruby Red', Max Factor 'Cherry Kiss', L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche 461 'Scarlet Rouge'.

• Rimmel Moisture Renew 'Dark Night Waterl-oops!'*- This was my first darker lipstick. I call it my blackcurrant lipstick. It doesn't apply as evenly as it used to but it is still a lovely colour nonetheless.

• Rimmel The Only 1 'One-of-a-Kind'- I got this for Christmas 2015 from my sister as it was on my wishlist. It smells dreadful but the colour is another red/purple lipstick that I love.

• Kiko Milano Intensely Lavish 06 'Melodious Wine'*- Similar to the colour above, it is a red/purple one and my first lipstick from Kiko. I am incredibly obsessed with this lipstick as it's creamy, long lasting and matches my hair colour.

-Rimmel Moisture Renew 'Dark Night Waterl-oops!', Rimmel The Only 1 'One-of-a-Kind', Kiko Milano Intensely Lavish 06 'Melodious Wine'.

• Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm 'Striking' Lip Crayon*- My first lip crayon. I asked for Shameless for my birthday but got this one instead. Nevertheless it is a nice formula and is great for when you want to wear lipstick but don't have the time to do it properly. You don't need a lip liner and it applies really quickly.

• Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm 'Shameless' Lip Crayon*- After not getting Shameless for my birthday I bought it myself. It wouldn't be to everyone's taste as it is a purple lip crayon but I personally love a purple lip. Again, it is great for the times when you need something quick and easy to apply.

-Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm 'Striking', Revlon Colourburst Mate Balm 'Break Away'.

• BarryM Cosmetics 37 Black- I love alternative styles and make up and I always wanted a black lipstick. The formula for this lipstick isn't great so I can't wear it outside but it is good for photos. It is too smeary and uneven to wear out. One day I will find the perfect black lipstick!

• Revlon Super Lustrous Matte 001 'Nude Attitude'- I'm not going to lie, I hate this. I got it in a Glossybox and I absolutely hate it. I hate the colour, it looks like foundation lips, and it applies smeary and uneven. I wouldn't even give this to someone else. I am so disappointed with it and will probably end up binning it.

• Essence Liquid Lipstick 'Show Off'- I also got this in a Glossybox. I haven't worn it yet to give an opinion on it but it does seem like it takes a long time to dry just from swatching it. I'm not expecting much from it as Essence is a cheap brand so we will just have to see!

-BarryM Cosmetics 37 Black, Revlon Super Lustrous Matte 001 'Nude Attitude', Essence Liquid Lipstick 'Show Off!'.

• L'Oreal Paris Lip Liner Couture 462 'Scarlet Rouge'- I asked for a red lip liner for Christmas as I wear a lot of red lipsticks and thought they'd look even nicer with a lip liner. My friend heard my request and bought me this one which I didn't realise until making this post that it matches my red lipstick from L'Oreal. Bonus!

• Kiko Milano Intensely Lavish Lip Liner 06 'Melodious Wine'*- I bought this as it matches the Kiko Intensely Lavish Lipstick that I have. It makes it look even nicer than I thought possible on the lips and I love it for over-lining my upper lip. It's creamy too!

-L'Oreal Paris Lip Liner Couture 462 'Scarlet Rouge', Kiko Milano Intensely Lavish Lip Liner 06 'Melodious Wine'.

As you can see, my lip collection has grew quite a bit since my first lipstick collection post. Do you have any of the same lipsticks as me?

January Favourites

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So we have officially finished our first month of 2016. How was your January? Mine wasn't anything exciting to be honest. However, I am going to Dublin next week so February will be slightly more interesting!

My first favourite of January (and the first in 2016) is my wonderfully gorgeous Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette. I bought it in the Boxing Day sales and everyday since I find myself staring at it. It's just so beautiful! I definitely will have a review coming up on it so stay tuned.

My next favourite is the bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie lipstick in 'Break Away'. I've been using this colour since April/May last year and I was absolutely obsessed with it, but then I kind of forgot about it for a while. Lately I have been really in to it again, to the point where my sample size is nearly finished. Because my sample size is nearly finished I quickly purchased the full size on FeelUnique- I don't want to go without it! It is the perfect nude for me and fades evenly after eating/drinking, making it perfect for dinner dates and nights out. I actually reviewed this lipstick here if you would like to check it out.

I've also been loving a new perfume this month which is Lovestruck by Vera Wang. I haven't used it before but after receiving it for Christmas I have been using it every time that I leave the house. The packaging makes it look lovely on my dressing table and I know it is going to last me a while. I reviewed this here recently!

Finally, I've been really loving my black faux fur coat from New Look. It isn't in the photo above but I will show it to you below. I had been eyeing up faux fur coats for a while last year which my Mum noticed, so she bought me one for Christmas. I love it as it adds something quite 'sassy' to your outfit and is super warm if you're walking home in low degrees at night.

Those are  my favourites for January. What were your favourites?

Favourites | The Best Make Up of 2015

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Today I bring you my favourite make up of 2015. It is so difficult to narrow down all the products I've loved throughout the year but I've managed it! That is all of my favourites of 2015 up now. Time to move forward! If you haven't read my skincare favourites of 2015 yet feel free to click here and if you haven't read my hair care and perfume favourites then feel free to click here!

BASE

• Emite Make Up Diamond Heart Base Primer
• L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24hr-Matte Foundation    (review)
• Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer    (review)
• Collection Lasting Perfection Powder    (review)
• W7 Go Colour Corrective Concealer    (review)
• BarryM Chisel Cheeks Contour Kit
• So Susan Statement Skin Highlighting Crayon 
• Urban Decay De-Slick Make-Up Setting Spray    (review)

EYEBROWS

• Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow    (review)
• Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint & Precision Pencil    (review)

LIPS

• Kiko Milano Intensely Lavish Lipstick '06'
• Kiko Milano Intensely Lavish Lip Liner '06'
• MAC Ruby Woo    (review)

EYES

• L'Oreal Paris Infallible Indefectible Waterproof Eyeliner 'Night Day Black'
• bareMinerals Lash Domination Voluminising Mascara    (review)
• Soap&Glory Supercat Liquid Eyeliner    (review)
• Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
• Eylure Lengthening Fake Eyelashes

BRUSHES

• Real Techniques Expert Face Brush    (review)
• Real Techniques Setting Brush    (review)
• Seventeen Cheek Brush
• Seventeen Flat Eye Brush

What was your favourite make up of 2015?

GRWM | Bristol Fashion Week

Bristol Fashion Week was absolutely ages ago, but I've been quite ill since then so haven't got round to posting this! 

Bristol Fashion Week was really fun and I wanted to make sure I felt confident and looked the best that I could make me. So I thought I would share with you my skincare routine, my nails, my make up, my hair, my perfume and my outfit. To read about Bristol Fashion Week and what is in fashion this Autumn/Winter, click here.

Skincare

• Superdrug Tea Tree Foaming Cleanser
• Amphora Aromatics Seaweed and Aloe Vera Eye Gel
• Nivea Lip Balm Original
• Nivea Oil Free Day Cream Oily and Combination Skin

Nails

• SensationNail 'Ocean Paradise'

Make Up

• Benefit POREfessional License to Blot
• W7 Green Corrective Concealer
• L'Oreal 24hr Matte Foundation
• Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
• Collection Lasting Perfection Powder
• Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
• Real Techniques Setting Brush
• BarryM Chisel Cheeks Contour Kit
• Benefit Gimme Brow
• Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint & Precision Pencil
• Make Up Revolution Mermaids VS Unicorns Eyeshadow Palette
  
• Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
• Soap & Glory Supercat Eyeliner
• bareMinerals Lash Domination Volumnising Mascara
• Max Factor False Lash Effect 24 Hour Mascara
• Eylure Individual Eyelashes
• Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick Dark Night Waterl-oops!
• Urban Decay De-Slick Make Up Setting Spray
  

Hair

• Batiste Dry Shampoo 'Coconut and Exotic Tropical'
• Tresemme Salon Finish Extreme Hold Hairspray

Outfit

*photo credit to The Mall Cribbs Causeway

• Boohoo Iveta Checked Double Layer Shift Dress
• Marks & Spencer 40 denier black tights
• H&M Galaxy Platform Boots
  
• New Look Handbag
• Swarovski Necklace

Perfume

• Paco Rabanna Black XS

bareMinerals | Lash Domination Mascara

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I was given a sample size of the bareMinerals Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara at the bareMinerals event I went to (click here) and I have been using it since.

Lash Domination claims to be a volumising mascara for 'larger-than-life lashes'. It claims to lengthen, thicken, separate and lift lashes up to 345% that in asterisks says 'after two coats of mascara' that is long-wearing. That is some major claims! As expected with bareMinerals, it is made with minerals and 'quiona protein'.

The packaging of the mascara is simple but sleek with a silver background that you can see your reflection in with basic black writing. The full size mascara's lid is actually slightly twisted in shape which matches the mascara wand. The wand has bristles that curve around in a twisted shape, which I can only describe as comparing to the shape of an image of DNA. It has longer bristles at the base and middle that go shorter at the tip, perfect for getting those little tiny lashes in the inner corner of your eye.

So what I think? Well, overall I think the mascara is good. It does lengthen my eyelashes and holds a curl over time. It makes them a lot blacker and it is perfect for applying mascara to your lower lashes! Because the bristles are so long you can apply mascara to your lower lashes without getting the wand so close that it smudges on to the skin. I wore this mascara over a period of 6 hours which I think is a normal day for a lot of people and I can say that it didn't really smudge. It smudged slightly in to the lines underneath my eyes but other than that it was long-lasting.
 The only problem I had was that it smudged a bit on to my lower skin earlier in the day because my eye was watering! I have this issue where my right eye cries unintentionally and it smudged a bit on to my skin so I always need a mascara that isn't going to do that. However all I need to do is just keep an eye (no pun intended) on the mascara and wipe off any bits that have smudged.

In conclusion it is a good mascara that does what it says on the tin. It recommends using two coats but I don't feel adding a second coat makes much of a difference apart from making some lashes slightly longer so I don't see the point in it. One coat is good enough!

You can buy a full size Lash Domination mascara for £18.00.

Have you tried this mascara? What did you think? Let me know!

BareMinerals | Marvelous Moxie 'Break Away' Lipstick

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As I have mentioned plenty of times before on my blog, I went to a bareMinerals blogger meet up (click here) a while back, and one part of the goodie bag was a sample of the Marvelous Moxie lipstick called 'Break Away'.

Break Away is a satin brown-toned nude lipstick. I was super excited about receiving this as although I am usually a 'bold lip or go home' type of girl I thought a nude might be good for the days where a bold lip just wouldn't go with bold eyes or if I simply cannot be bothered with the maintenance of a bold lip.

So what do I think of it? Well, I think it is simply amazing. I love using it because it gives my lips something when a bold lip isn't appropriate- It's kind of similar to the 'my lips but better' style. I love how I don't even need to use a lip brush with it and I can just apply it straight away whilst still getting clean lines. I particularly like to use this when I am out on a night out and know I will be, well lets just say, too tipsy to care about touching up my lipstick. 

You can drink or eat as much as you like with this lipstick and it won't really budge. And when it does eventually fade slightly, it still leaves an even stain of the colour on your lips. I find I only need to touch up this lipstick either not at all or once if I've been drinking/eating and not at all if I am not eating/drinking! 

It glides on smoothly and with ease on to my lips and is really easy to use. It isn't drying and I've honestly been wearing this lipstick to death! I will be so disappointed when I finish it.

I overall love this lipstick and I really recommend it for the perfect nude lip and for times where you'll be, like I said, getting too tipsy to care about touching up lipstick. Here is a photo of me with it on when it was my birthday:

You can buy a full sized Marvelous Moxie lipstick from bareMinerals for £17 pounds.

What do you think?

April Favourites

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It's that time of the month again! So what were my favourites from April?

• bareMinerals Prime Time Primer- This is a sample I got from a bareMinerals event a while ago (click here) and I absolutely love it. To read my review on it, click here!

• Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette- The lovely Emily (check out her blog here) bought me this for my birthday and I've been absolutely loving it! The formula of the eyeshadows and their colours are perfect. I can't wait to review it for you!

• Bourjois Contour Clubbing Eyeliner- Purple Night- This is a lovely bright purple sparkly eyeliner which I have been loving wearing alone or on top of black eyeliner this month. A review will be coming soon!

• MAC Ruby Woo- Another one I got from my birthday which I can't stop wearing. It is the perfect classic red lip. To read my review on it, click here.

So there we go! Other things I loved this month was my birthday and going to Brighton with my boyfriend.

What were your favourite things from April? Let me know!