Make-up Wishlist

I have started writing a few blog post today but I wanted to spend more time getting pictures and put more time into them so for todays blog post I am going to write a wish list of make up items that I have been eyeing up this past month .

Kat Von D - Shade and Light palette
 

 

Three contour and three highlight powders , I read a lot of good reviews on this product apparently its pigmented , creamy and easy to blend out . Judging by the reviews people prefer this palette more then the Anastasia Beverly hills powder contour palette .

Smashbox Contour Sticks
 

Who doesn't love abit of cream contour and theses contour sticks look like the cream contouring dream . I would imagine these make cream contouring a lot easier . From what I heard there ridiciously easy to blend . You get three shades one for highlighting ,one for bronzing and one for highlighting . Such a cool product .

 

 

 Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

 

 

 

A lot of hype about this palette of 3 highlighters , before this palette I never heard of this brand but now they are definitely more popular . The ambient light palette has three natural powder highlights that give a really nice glow.

 

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector - Opal

 

 

The swatches of this look amazing .  Its a more intense highlighter then the ambient lighting highlighters . Can you tell I'm obsessed with highlighting and contouring at the moment ?  

 

 Chanel Vitalumiere

 

 

This foundation has a dewy finish , on myself for everyday wear I love dewy foundations . Also would love to try Armani Lumious Silk foundation or Nars Sheer Glow foundation .

 

Kat Von D - Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks

 

 

Liquid lipsticks are really popular at the moment because of how pigmented and long lasting they are , apparently theses liquid lipsticks are great . Really love the colour 'Lolita ' a dusty rose colour.


Hope you all enjoyed this blog post , if you have any blog post suggestions or questions feel free to comment below . I will have another blog post up later this week  .

What products are on your make up  wish list ?

Alannah x

March Beauty Favourites

 

 

How is March nearly over ? This year is flying!  Anyhow todays blog post is my March Beauty Favourites (and a few other things thrown in-between) .

 

Carrefour - Le Duo

 

I have never heard of this brand before and I think it might be French or Spanish , I received it as a gift . I cant find this anywhere online but the main reason I like this product is for the orangey brown shade . So really I have been just loving warm browns , I think there super flattering on all eye colours .

 

River Island Necklace

 

This necklace is so pretty and delicate . I seen it in River Island and couldn't resist . I love wearing it with blouses .

Ben Nye - Neutral Set

 

I have done a mini review about this product on my Instagram and Facebook before but I seriously love this powder . It makes your make up last and stay matte all day . Its very finely milled so it looks invisible on the skin . Ben nye is a stage make up brand so if it can last on stage it can certainly last on a night out  . Its a good price too for the quality of the product . The packaging isn't the fanciest but that doesn't really bother me because of the quality of the product inside. Great price too - Bonus .
 

Sleek- Rose Gold Blush

 

 I usally don't like blush on myself because I have red cheeks to begin with but lately I have been reaching for this blush a lot . Its a shimmery blush and apparently a dupe for Nars Orgasm blush . Its a shimmery pinky coral blush and I really like the way it looks on my skin . I love sleek make up its affordable and good quality. This blush makes your skin look glowy and would look amazing with a tan . Its reminds me of something jlo would wear .

Mane 'n Tail - Detangler

 

 I wish I had found this product sooner  ! All those years of fighting with the hairbrush have finally come to an end thanks to this product . I have long hair that gets matted very easily . If my hairs matted I take this spray ,spritz it through all of my hair then brush through and it really does make such a different you find yourself not tugging half as much on your hair . It smells nice and it makes your hair feel nice and light like your just after coming out of the hairdresser . Its a huge bottle and its lasting me ages .

 

Dolce & Gabbana - Light Blue - Eau de Toilette

 

I got this for Christmas and hide it in my room a few weeks after because I was going through it that fast and wanted to leave it for summer . Its such a fresh perfume(its actually an eau de toilette), it almost kind of smells like there's lemon in it and it is the perfect summer smell . Is one of those perfumes that a lot of people would like and its not too overpowering . Its long lasting too once I apply it I can smell it on myself still throughout the day which doesn't usually happen with an eau de toilette. Next time your in a perfume shop , have a smell.

 

 Soltan - Face Moisturising Sun care Cream SPF 30

 

Why would I need sunscreen I live in Ireland ? The weather has been sunny in Ireland in between the rainy days , but I have been going on walks when it is sunny . In Facial Studies in college we where warned about the damage that sun can cause on your skin so even if its a cold day and I am going for a walk I will still wear sun cream . The sun has a huge impact on your skin aging. This one from boots was a decent price and its quite a high spf . It also adds a nice healthy glow to your face when you apply it and doesn't clog up your pores like some sun creams do. If your going somewhere where there will be flash photography I wouldn't recommend wearing it because it will have flash back .

 

 

So that's it for my March Beauty Favourites . My non beauty favourite of this month is the tv show New Girl I have watched them all before but since season four is finished I decided to go back and re-watch the old episodes . Schmidt is my favourite character ever and I just think he is hilarious .

The whole show is funny , I can really describe the kind of humour it is but if you haven't watched and episode of it before you should watch and episode and see if you like it . Also been loving Nutella on toast , I feel like I'm In primary school again but I'm addicted .

Hope you enjoyed reading this blog post and if you have any questions or blog posts you would like to see feel free to comment below .

 

What beauty products have you been loving this month ?

 

Alannah x

 

Time saving tips : Shower , Make - up , Hair

Those days where you want an extra 10 minutes in bed or end up with unexpected plans this blog post will hopefully help you in getting ready fast . I have really mastered the art of getting ready fast , super sonic fast . So if your in a rush and trying to read this I will keep it short in sweet .

 

Shower

- Before you get out of the shower rub some baby oil on your skin , oil and water don't mix so it makes drying yourself so much faster . It also makes your skin super soft .

-Talc powder , also helps you get dry faster .

If you don't have enough time for a shower and your hairs looking kind of greasy a top knot bun is your best friend . Spray some hairspray to keep baby hairs looking tame and make it look like your hairs supposed to look that sleek .You could also wear a bright lipstick to distract people from your greasy hair.

Hair

- Before I dry my hair I apply face moisturiser so by the time I get to applying my make up the moisturiser has already settled into my skin .

 

- Dry your hair upside down .Not sure if its in my head but I think it does makes a little bit of a difference in how fast your hair dries .

- I usually nearly fully dry my hair with a hairdryer then do my make up and by the time my make up is finished my hair is fully dry .

- If your hairs not  fully dry put some mousse in it or put it in a plait , the moment It dries it will have a nice wave.

Make up

- Eyebrows first if you have none like me .

- I then blend out a brown eye shadow in my crease . (optional)

- Some mascara.

- Foundation

- Concealer

- Bronzer

- Lip-gloss (because Kylie Jenner lips are to time consuming)

If your really stuck for time putting your make up on in the car is also an option.

Clothes

- A Jumper and jeans is my go to because its easy to wear and your don't have to think of what jacket to go with what top . Throw on a necklace and your good to go ( after you put on shoes of course) .

- Shoes that are easy to slip on , pumps or boots . Nobody got time for tying laces .

Perfume

- Essential, to make you smell like a princess .


Hope this helps if you ever get in a situation where you have to leave the house in 30 minutes or less .
Comment below if you have any other tips on getting ready in a hurry .

Alannah x