So if you saw my last blog post you'll know that I've changed my blog over to Wordpress.
It's all up and running now so you can check it out HERE
The NEW URL is emilyplace.com which sounds ever so fancy if i'm honest, but I wanted to make my blog look and feel more professional, so there you are!
You can still follow it on Bloglovin HERE to get posts to your email inbox each day.
Thursday, 17 April 2014
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
The new temporary blog address
I'm in the midst of changing my blog platform over, and whilst I've transferred everything over from here to my new blog, I'm awaiting a new URL for the new blog.
The only reason for this change is to combine my beauty blog and fashion, making it easier for myself and readers.
But anyway, the temporary URL until next week or the week after is emilyplace130996.wordpress.com
Lots of love
Emily xxx
The only reason for this change is to combine my beauty blog and fashion, making it easier for myself and readers.
But anyway, the temporary URL until next week or the week after is emilyplace130996.wordpress.com
Lots of love
Emily xxx
My Top 5: MAC Lipsticks
MAC Lipsticks are the reason for my lipstick love. I bought my first one back in October 2012 (it was Pink Plaid), and since then i've gone on to acquire 16 more. Sixteen. No one needs that many lipsticks. But anyway, you can read a full post on my Mac lipstick collection here.So there's definitely an easy top 5 favourite from my collection!
LADY DANGER: This bold orange toned red is probably my go-to bright lip due to it's amazing all day staying power and the amazing unique colour! I literally haven't found anything the same as this (there probably is something out there but I just haven't found it). Despite it being a matte formula (my favourite type of Mac Lipstick) it's not drying as I know some can be.
GIRL ABOUT TOWN: A cult favourite and one of MAC's best sellers. This gorgeous blue-tone pink (bright blue fuchsia as described by MAC) is the perfect bright pink shade in a super long lasting Amplified Creme finish. Definitely my favourite pink lip.
MORANGE: I've hesitated for so long getting this, then finally decided to dive into the world of orange lipsticks. Morange is described by MAC as Loudmouth orange and is in an Amplified Creme finish. I like wearing this with MAC Painterly Paint Pot all over my lid and mascara, or a simple black winged liner and mascara.
CREME CUP: Creme Cup is the perfect everyday shade to accompany everything from a simple winged liner to a dark smokey eye. MAC describe this Cremesheen lipstick as Light blue pink. Suits every skin tone because it's a pinky nude rather than a beige nude.
RUSSIAN RED: This is the perfect red lip! It's matte formula stays put all day long and as it is a blue toned red, it makes your teeth look whiter. I wear the Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Pencil in Red Dynamite underneath this which keeps it on even longer.
MAC Lipsticks retail for £15 and are available at MAC counters and online HERE
Sunday, 13 April 2014
Hair Care Loves
HAIR CARE?!?! I know. I'm just as shocked as you are!
For so long I used the TRESemmé shampoo and conditioner range which seemed to make my already damaged and dry hair even worse than it could be. I tried the L'Oreal Elvive Colour Protect Shampoo and Conditioner on a bit of a whim because my normal TRESemmé wasn't in stock, and within one wash it felt so much better! Though my hair still isn't in the best condition, it is a whole lot better after using this! I love it!
The Once-A-Week Combo- L'Oreal Fibrology
I say 'duo' but it's really a trio. I use the L'Oreal Fibrology range a couple days per week for added volume and thickness for my hair. I use the shampoo then mix together the conditioner and serum and apply this all over my hair and rinse after two minutes or so. The results? Instantly thicker and more volumised hair! It really does work.
The Intense Conditioning Treatment - L'Oreal Elvive Colour Protect Masque
With the terrible condition that my hair is in, it needs a lot of extra help. I know hair masques are supposed to be used once a week or a couple times at the most, but using this every day really helps with the look and condition of my hair.
With the terrible condition that my hair is in, it needs a lot of extra help. I know hair masques are supposed to be used once a week or a couple times at the most, but using this every day really helps with the look and condition of my hair.
The Detangler - Umberto Giannini Instant Beauty Silky Soft Leave-in Conditioner
Conditioner again. I used to battle a hell of a lot with knottiness after washing my hair. Since my new shampoo/conditioning regime if you will, I don't often get tangled tresses as much, but for those days when I do, this is perfect for battling it. Plus, it acts as yet another conditioner to moisturise the dryness of my hair.
The Root Booster/Texturiser/Mattifier - Bastiste Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo. I used to absolutely hate the stuff. I used to spray this on the top of my hair and wonder why it had this white hue across my head. Three years on, I'm using this to add a bit of extra volume to my roots, or for "day after" hair, for a bit more texture.
Dry shampoo. I used to absolutely hate the stuff. I used to spray this on the top of my hair and wonder why it had this white hue across my head. Three years on, I'm using this to add a bit of extra volume to my roots, or for "day after" hair, for a bit more texture.
The All Over Shine Spray - Toni & Guy Moisturising Shine Spray
To add a bit more shine and radiance to my ever dry hair, I like using this before blow drying and after styling. It smells really nice (though it doesn't really stick on to the hair) and doesn't weigh the hair down. Also it doesn't leave the hair feeling crispy like it's got hairspray on it as some styling products do!
To add a bit more shine and radiance to my ever dry hair, I like using this before blow drying and after styling. It smells really nice (though it doesn't really stick on to the hair) and doesn't weigh the hair down. Also it doesn't leave the hair feeling crispy like it's got hairspray on it as some styling products do!
The 2-in-1 Volumiser and Heat Protectant - VO5 Cherish My Colour Bodylicious Mousse
I apply a liberal amount of this to the palm of my hand and rake it through towel dried hair before blow drying, and even when i'm letting my hair air dry, for added volume. And trust me, it adds a lot of volume too! Also using this before blow drying means I don't need a heat protectant too (when it comes to hair i try to use as little products as I can) because it contains heat defence which is fab.
I apply a liberal amount of this to the palm of my hand and rake it through towel dried hair before blow drying, and even when i'm letting my hair air dry, for added volume. And trust me, it adds a lot of volume too! Also using this before blow drying means I don't need a heat protectant too (when it comes to hair i try to use as little products as I can) because it contains heat defence which is fab.
Saturday, 12 April 2014
My Top 5: Foundations
Finally I think I've got them, my top 5 favourite foundations.I've tried and tested a lot of foundations the past year or so, but I finally think I've narrowed down the ones that I love and the ones I don't really love as much.
NARS SHEER GLOW
Selfridges | £30.50
I've mentioned this quite a lot because it's been very well loved since I bought it in October. It literally is perfect. The name, I do have to say is very misleading. It does have a certain glow to it, however generally it is rather matte (I suppose a satin finish rather than saying matte?). It literally looks beautiful on the skin though.
RIMMEL MATCH PERFECTION FOUNDATION
Boots.com | £6.99
This foundation, for the price, is amazing. This is make my skin look so flawless and radiant. It's a decent coverage and needs a light powdering to keep it to stay put all day long (I love using the matching powder).
MAX FACTOR FACEFINITY ALL DAY FLAWLESS 3-in-1 FOUNDATION
Boots.com | £11.99
I hated this so much when I first got it, literally it was the worst thing in my eyes. After a break from using it, I tried it again and fell in love. It's a medium coverage and is so long lasting.
BOURJOIS HEALTHY MIX FOUNDATION
Boots.com | £9.99
The apparent Chanel Vitalumiere (or possibly Pro Lumiere) dupe, I had high hopes of this, however thought it would be a lot lighter coverage than it is. Don't get me wrong, it's not full on heavy full coverage, but it covers everything it needs to whilst feeling like there's nothing on the skin. Most possibly my favourite of them all. For the time being.
MAC FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION
Maccosmetics.co.uk | £21.50
The makeup artist favourite. With its ability to go from a tinted moisturiser coverage up to full coverage, Face and Body is the perfect day to night foundation due its amazing buildabilty. It makes the skin look great because it perfects imperfections but still lets the skin show through so it's not masking it away. I didn't think I'd love this as much as I do at all but it's absolutely amazing.
Selfridges | £30.50
I've mentioned this quite a lot because it's been very well loved since I bought it in October. It literally is perfect. The name, I do have to say is very misleading. It does have a certain glow to it, however generally it is rather matte (I suppose a satin finish rather than saying matte?). It literally looks beautiful on the skin though.
RIMMEL MATCH PERFECTION FOUNDATION
Boots.com | £6.99
This foundation, for the price, is amazing. This is make my skin look so flawless and radiant. It's a decent coverage and needs a light powdering to keep it to stay put all day long (I love using the matching powder).
MAX FACTOR FACEFINITY ALL DAY FLAWLESS 3-in-1 FOUNDATION
Boots.com | £11.99
I hated this so much when I first got it, literally it was the worst thing in my eyes. After a break from using it, I tried it again and fell in love. It's a medium coverage and is so long lasting.
BOURJOIS HEALTHY MIX FOUNDATION
Boots.com | £9.99
The apparent Chanel Vitalumiere (or possibly Pro Lumiere) dupe, I had high hopes of this, however thought it would be a lot lighter coverage than it is. Don't get me wrong, it's not full on heavy full coverage, but it covers everything it needs to whilst feeling like there's nothing on the skin. Most possibly my favourite of them all. For the time being.
MAC FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION
Maccosmetics.co.uk | £21.50
The makeup artist favourite. With its ability to go from a tinted moisturiser coverage up to full coverage, Face and Body is the perfect day to night foundation due its amazing buildabilty. It makes the skin look great because it perfects imperfections but still lets the skin show through so it's not masking it away. I didn't think I'd love this as much as I do at all but it's absolutely amazing.
Friday, 11 April 2014
Revlon ColorStay Shadow Links
These single eyeshadows slide together to enable to you to create your own palette, so it be, but you're not restricted to how many shadows you put together because realistically you can do as many as you like.
I have the shades Bone, Melon and Onyx.
I've seen Jouer do a similar kind of thing, however these retailing at £2.99 each make them a fraction of the price of theirs.
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
March Favourites
Before my last favourites post in January (HERE), it'd been months since I'd done a favourites post before. I didn't do one last month due to the fact that I hadn't really gained anymore new favourites, however this month I have and there's rather a lot of them if i'm honest.
Givenchy Le Rouge Lipsticks (Debenhams, £25 each) - My dad recently went on holiday and brought me back these lipsticks from duty free. Oh my gosh. They're just gorgeous. I've got the shades Rose Boudoir, Beige Plume and Rose Taffetas. I've not really worn Rose Boudoir much, i've actually probably worn Beige Plume the most because it goes literally with anything! All three colours are colours that I probably wouldn't usually go for but I love them anyway.
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge (Boots, £5.99) - If I was paid for the amount of times I've mentioned this brand on this blog, i would be ever so rich. Since buying the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush, I've not touched a sponge for foundation application once. I really like this. It works best with my Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, and I love it for concealer because I can really push it into the skin, making every use of the coverage of the concealer, plus no brush marks!
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (Boots £9.99) - Before buying this I'd heard so much about this foundation; it's apparently a dupe of Chanel Vitalumiere, or Pro Lumiere? Which are typically quite sheer foundations, so I wasn't really too sure what I'd think of it. Well, honestly, I didn't think I'd like it at all. I'm more a fan of a fuller coverage rather than a 'barely there' sheer kind of coverage. But this is the exception. Don't get me wrong, it's not a full coverage by any means, but it covers what it needs to cover but still looks, and feels, so light on the skin. You know, I think this may even have overtaken my Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in terms of my favourite foundation.
Clinique SuperPrimer (Boots, £20) - Clinique is a brand that I'm definitely coming to love. The first thing I tried was their cleansing balm, and since then I've tried quite a few things and I've loved everything. This range of primers have been out for a while now and I've been meaning to buy one and I'm so glad I did. Some primers, I've found, can sit too much on your skin and then after you've applied your foundation and powder you feel like your makeup is about three inches thick on your face because your primer is so heavy (and yes, this has happened with me!), but this just feels like a moisturiser, yet creates a great canvas for my makeup to grip on to, plus keeps it there all day long.
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (Boots £4.19) - Okay, this is generally a favourite every month, I know, but I've loved this more than normal this month. I've been using the shade 02 on blemishes, around my nose and under my eyes, and then the shade 01 in the inner corners of my eyes and under my brow to really sharpen it for when my brow powder is applied. This literally is the best concealer ever and it's so great because of how cheap it is!
Rimmel ScandalEyes Rockin' Curves Mascara (Boots, £6.99) - As you well may know I'm a big fan of the Maybelline Volume Express Mascaras (The Rocket especially!) but I decided to branch out and try Rimmel's new mascara. I really really like it and it may in fact have taken over The Rocket as my new mascara. We shall see.
MAC Painterly Paint Pot (Maccosmetics.co.uk, £15) - As a lover of both cream eyeshadows and MAC, it was inevitable that I would love this. I've literally been using this non-stop as a primer for my eyeshadow since i've had it. This keeps your eyeshadow on all day long (I swear it does not budge!). It's actually also really great to wear alone with just some winged liner and mascara. I'll definitely be buying more of these soon!
The Body Shop Indian Night Jasmine Perfume (The Body Shop, £15 for 50ml) - My friend Alice wears this perfume and the first day I saw that it was this that she was using, I needed to buy it too! I'm not even going to attempt to describe its scent because I just cannot describe fragrances to save my life, but I absolutely love this and I think it's the perfect daytime fragrance.
Alrightyyyyy. There's rather a lot there I know, but I've loved a lot this month and I just wanted to share it all with you!
Sunday, 30 March 2014
The Spring Lip
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| MAC Lipstick in Morange, Revlon Colour Burst Lip Lacquer Balm in Whimsical, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Wild Orchid, Collection Lasting Colour Lipstick in Bubblegum, MAC Lipstick in Girl About Town, No7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in Blooming Pink, Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in In Love With Ginger |
Lip colours are a key feature for makeup for every fashion season, with certain hues coming in for this season especially, plus the ones that come round every year too.
Just a note, I have done a general spring edit, but it turned out that there were a lot of spring lipsticks that I really liked and I kinda thought there were too many for them all to go in one edit. Anywayyyyyyy...
I'm ever so obsessed with the Revlon Colour Burst Lacquer Balm in Whimsical because it's not your standard spring pastel colour and that's what I like about it i think. It's not really over powering and it's really long lasting.
The Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Wild Orchid is a more intense version of the above product in terms of its pigmentation. It's a near identical match to the Whimsical Lacquer Balm but this isn't as glossy, making it better for daytime i think, and this lipstick better for the evening.
I bought the Collection Lasting Colour Lipstick in Bubblegum because it's literally exactly the same as MAC St Germain - I wasn't sure if this kind of colour would suit me, hence me buying the cheaper one. This I suppose is a stereotypical spring colour, a clean pastel pink. I really like this and I think it would suit most skin tones.
Going a bit brighter, I absolutely LOVE MAC's Lipstick in Girl About Town. Let's be honest, everyone that owns this (and I know so many people that do!) absolutely loves it.
For a less intense lip compared to Girl About Town, I really like No7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in Blooming Pink. It's actually a really similar colour to Girl About Town but less pigmented so definitely more wearable for daytime (which isn't to say you can't wear Girl About Town in the daytime, because I do).
Orange lips are huge this season, as they always are for spring summer. I really like the Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in In Love With Ginger because the formula is gorgeous and the pigmentation is fantastic.
An alternative orange lip is the ever loved MAC Lipstick in Morange. This is in their Amplified Creme formula, which means it literally stays put all day.
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| Revlon Colour Burst Lacquer Balm in Whimsical |
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| Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Wild Orchid |
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| Collection Lasting Colour Lipstick in Bubblegum |
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| MAC Lipstick in Girl About Town |
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| No7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in Blooming Pink |
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| Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in In Love With Ginger |
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| MAC Lipstick in Morange |
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| Orange Row: MAC Lipstick in Morange, Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in In Love With Ginger Pink Row: Revlon Colour Burst Lacquer Balm in Whimsical, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Wild Orchid, Collection Lasting Colour Lipstick in Bubblegum, MAC Lipstick in Girl About Town, No7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in Blooming Pink |
Friday, 28 March 2014
Lily Lulu Fashion Event
Last night I was invited to a charity press event in Manchester for an online fashion store, Lily Lulu. Premiering their new collection, showcasing an array of florals, brights and my personal favourite of monochrome.
There were some beautiful pieces in their new collection - take a look at some on their website www.lilylulufashion.com
For those of you wondering the details of my outfit, you can find it HERE on my fashion blog.
I apologise that the quality of the few photos I took isn't amazing, there wasn't much light plus iPhone cameras aren't that amazing!
(Last night was actually the first blogging event I'd been to!)
Unfortunately I didn't end up getting a picture of my makeup up close, but for those of you that are interested, heres a list of the products I used:
BASE:
No7 Duo Bronzer (contour)
EYES:
MAC Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow (brows)
Clinique Chubby Stick for eyes in Fuller Fudge (all over lid and under eye)
MAC Woodwinked Eyeshadow (all over lid)
MAC Handwritten Eyeshadow (outer corner and crease)
LIPS:
Saturday, 22 March 2014
The Spring Edit
Spring is officially here! And though the weather is ever so on and off and the moment, I'm still going to give a little round up of some great spring-time products.
When I think of spring makeup, I always think of rather neutral on the eyes, so I've included the Bourjois Colour Edition 24 eyeshadow; now i'm not too sure of the shade, mainly because I don't actually think it has it on there, but it's a light shimmery pink shade. I love cream eyeshadows. It's no mystery to you that I do, and though this one is a cream-to-powder formulation, I still love it because it requires the smallest amount of effort to apply, plus it multitasks as a base too. I also really like the L'Oreal Colour Appeal Solo Eyeshadow in the shade 152 Platinum Beige. You know those days where you can't be bothered doing anything special with eyeshadow but you still want a bit of something? This is perfect for that.
A softer alternative to black eyeliner is using brown instead; I really like the Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Liner in Sable Brown. Gives a certain definition to the lash line without the harshness of black. I also really like the Rimmel ScandalEyes Liner in Nude on the lower waterline to really brighten the eye up (rather than using white which can look so harsh and over-powering, especially on darker skin tones).
There's two big lip colours in at the moment, the infamous Radiant Orchid, a la Pantone, and orange, the standard that comes back around each year. I picked up two gorgeous orchid lip shades last week, first one is the new (ish) release of the Revlon Colour Burst Lip Lacquer Balms (shade 'Whimsical') - they're a new formula of the chubby-stick-dupes of the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain, but these new ones have a slight amount of shimmer to them (there's also a line of matte formulations too). I also really like the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Wild Orchid, which I do believe seems to be a dupe of MAC Show Orchid which I think is discontinued.
Keeping to the theme of lips, orange is huge in again this year, and I think the standard orange lipstick that springs to mind for a lot of people is Morange lipstick by MAC; I've not worn this much yet but I can't wait to get a lot of use out of this when the sun is out! A great dupe of MAC Morange that I picked up a few weeks ago is Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in In Love With Ginger. It's slightly more red than Morange however still is the fantastic on-trend bright shade for this season!
Onto skin... One of the big trends for this season is 'no makeup-makeup' - it's been seen at loads of catwalks for the SS14 season, and to achieve this look I really like the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, because it covers everything that it needs to be covered but still lets the skin show through and gives a radiant, bare-skinned look. I also really like MAC Face and Body Foundation for the same reason - also, Face and Body is so great in terms of its buildability; using one layer gives a really light finish but you can build it up to almost a full coverage (plus it's a perfect day to night foundation too). If you're wanting something lighter than a foundation, I love the Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream. Again, this covers everything it needs to, but is so light on the skin (literally just feels like you're wearing moisturiser).
A beautiful blush for spring is the Topshop Blush in Head Over Heels, which is a cream formula blush which doesn't necessarily set, but also doesn't stay shiny and sticky either - it's honestly the perfect in-between. (They do however describe it as cream to powder however it doesn't set a lot in my opinion, if that makes any sense).
And finally for nails. I've selected the stereotypical spring hue of mint in the form of Barry M Nail Paint in Blue Moon. This does need a good three coats, however it's such a gorgeous pastley springy colour and i love it. Matte finish for nails has been all the rage for probably about a year now. I really like Barry M's Matte Nail Paint in Vanilla - this is not too far from my skin tone, which is why I really like it for spring because it's toned down and very neutral. The matte finish makes it even more understated but still looks very chic and classic. I've also included two of the Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints, in some nice pastel shades, Light Blue and Lychee.
What products do you like for spring?
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Tried and Tested: L'Oreal Fibrology
L'Oreal's newest line, Fibrology*, was designed specifically for fine hair to make it thicker, add more volume and make it easier to deal with. My hair isn't necessarily fine but there's not really a lot of it, so I thought that this range could still be good for me.
I've got the shampoo, conditioner and the thickness boosting serum, which you mix into the conditioner. The great thing with this is that you don't actually need to use it everyday to get the effects of it; I've used this a couple times a week, using my standard shampoo and condition (also L'Oreal) on the other days.
I can honestly say that this actually does work! My hair yesterday (when writing this) was feeling a bit limp and lifeless (I hadn't used this in about a week), I then used the conditioner mixed with the serum after using my normal shampoo and conditioner and my hair today (on the day of writing again) feels so much thicker!
It definitely does give more volume to your hair, but I'd suggest if you're going for a hairstyle that particularly needs a lot of volume then use this before and it'll make it a lot easier!
*PR sample
I can honestly say that this actually does work! My hair yesterday (when writing this) was feeling a bit limp and lifeless (I hadn't used this in about a week), I then used the conditioner mixed with the serum after using my normal shampoo and conditioner and my hair today (on the day of writing again) feels so much thicker!
It definitely does give more volume to your hair, but I'd suggest if you're going for a hairstyle that particularly needs a lot of volume then use this before and it'll make it a lot easier!
*PR sample
Saturday, 8 March 2014
The Wish List #3
What have I had my eye on this month so far?
Illamasqua.com | Range from £7 - £16.50
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| Lipstick in "Luster" |
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| Lipstick in "Glissade" |
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| Shattered Star Nail Varnish in "Trilliant" |
I saw this before it was launched being covered on a couple of blogs and it looks gorgeous. It includes three lipsticks, a bright orange, bright fuchsia and a bubblegum pink, as well as three nail polishes, sparkly orange, sparkly nude and sparkly pink. It looks lovely.
Boots.com | £7.19
After seeing Lily Melrose's Toni & Guy Hair Wardrobe posts from LFW, I've really taken an interest in Toni & Guy's products. I bought their shine spray a couple weeks ago, and though I've not used it loads, I do quite like it, plus I got a shine serum from there in a Glossybox a few months back and I like that too. The texture spray I have at the moment can sometimes leave my hair feeling like I've put a lot of hairspray in it (not nice) so I'm eager to try a sea salt spray because hopefully that will feel a bit nicer in the hair!
Feelunique.com | £6.99
Beauty blogger and YouTuber Tanya Burr has recently released her first makeup line with Eyekandy, and I really want to try one of her lip glosses! They're so affordable and literally everyone that has reviewed them has said that they're amazing!
Maccosmetics.co.uk | £15 (lipstick) + £14 (lip pencil)
Now I'm not entirely sure if these two will go together or not, but I really want these two products. The lipstick, "Flat Out Fabulous", is described as "bright plum" and is in the extremely matte formula. The lip pencil in "Magenta" is described as "vivid pinkish purple". Next time I do a MAC order I am definitely in need of buying both of these they're gorgeous!!
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