We're already 22 days into 2016, how did that happen?!
I have been thoroughly enjoying my make-up collection, mainly because I received a lot of lovely things for Christmas and I've treated myself to a few things recently as well.
I shall start off with a few new make-up brushes.
I have found a new obsession, the Zoeva Rose Golden make-up brush collection, which as of recently you can buy separately.
I have two go to brushes I use for my brows with brow pomade -
The 310 Spot Liner Brush for doing delicate brush strokes to fill in the front of my brows and the 317 Wing Liner Brush to fill in the rest.
I also got my hands on the Real Techniques Bold Metals Essentials just after Christmas and have been loving the 200 Oval Shadow Brush for a quick all over the lid shading brush if I'm in a hurry.
At the end of last summer I bought my first higher end foundation and was completely blown away by Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. It's the only foundation that doesn't slide off my oily face.
I've had to buy a white foundation to mix because I went more pale than I thought I would go this winter. So my Manic Panic Dreamtone Foundation in White (Virgin) has been an absolute saviour.
And locking all my make-up into place and getting rid of the powdery look I use the Makeup Revolution Oil Control Fixing Spray.
I've had to buy a white foundation to mix because I went more pale than I thought I would go this winter. So my Manic Panic Dreamtone Foundation in White (Virgin) has been an absolute saviour.
And locking all my make-up into place and getting rid of the powdery look I use the Makeup Revolution Oil Control Fixing Spray.
My absolute favourite mascara has been Maybelline Lash Sensational in Waterproof Black, it applies a decent amount of product and holds my curled lashes all day long with no smudging or flaking.
In November last year I did my first Colourpop haul (see my last blog post for the full haul) so my Super Shock Shadows have been my new go to for fun eye make-up looks. My favourites (which are pictured above) are Central Perk, a deep matte maroon and Kindness from the Metamorphosis collection which is a sheer yet super pretty iridescent purple/blue, amazing for adding on top of darker eye shadow bases for a bit of glam.
Last week I bought my first Maybelline Color Tattoos, I thought they would be great bases for different eye make up looks. I got a range of neutral shades- Creme De Nude, Creamy Beige and Permanent Taupe. (Swatched above...)
These I very much blame Nikkie Tutorials for, my new favourite contour, blush and highlighter for adding some life to my fair winter skin. Swatches below...
NYX Blush in Taupe is a perfect cool toned brown and is subtle enough even for the fairest of skin tones.
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso is an amazingly versatile blush colour that goes with any make up look.
My new obsession is my Mary-Lou Manizer by theBalm, a gorgeous pale champagne gold.
The two palettes pictured above are by Makeup Revolution, they were a present for Christmas from my boyfriend.
The Hot Spice Blush Palette is full of amazing warm orange/coral toned colours.
And the Radiance Palette is a beautiful highlighting palette, the colours are more subtle than your usual highlighters and this palette is said to be a close dupe for the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette.
And finally these brow pomades by Anastasia Beverly Hills and Freedom Makeup have been my go to for filling in my brows but I shall be doing a more in depth post on these soon...
Thank you so much for reading and I hope you have a perfect 2016!!
Coco
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