blushes | review

Hello lovelies!

Its been a busy few weeks for me so I'm sorry I haven't been able to do much blogging but I'm getting back into the swing of things!

Today I thought I would do a review on the blushes I have collected over the past year or so

Lets start with the MUA Blusher in Candyfloss

(purchased from crush cosmetics)

It has a beautiful soft, velvety texture, is highly pigmented and blends easily! It also has a lovely subtle shimmer. Definitely a must have!

Benefit Dandelion face powder

(purchased from benefit cosmetics)

Comes with a contouring brush which applies the product well. Is in gorgeous packaging. The texture isn't soft as the MUA blush but it does blend well and is highly pigmented. One of my everyday go to blushes

Australis Blush BFFs in Truth or Dare

(purchased from Priceline in store)

This blush has been featured a lot on my blog. Its been one of my most used blushes, as you can see!

These two colours are a perfect combination. One is a shimmer and one is matte. highly pigmented and soft texture. 

Too Faced Sweethearts blush in Candy Glow

(purchased from beauty bay)

The main feature of this blush is the packaging. I personally think thats why there is a price tag on these products. Its soft in texture however even though the colours are very vibrant I find it quite subtle in colour. If your looking for a cheaper option there are definitely LOTS on the market.

NYX baked blush in Foreplay and Ignite

(purchased from Target in store)

These are the newest additions to my blush collection, and I have been loving them!

They are highly pigmented, easy to blend and have a beautiful shimmer to them. I would definitely recommend them as a daily use blush!

Im thinking of trying out the Make Up Revolution dupe for the Too Faced Sweetheart blush, have you tried it? comment below!

Do you have a favourite blush? comment below what it is!

xx Lucy 

Bh Cosmetics contour & blush palette | How to contour

Hello lovelies!

As you would most probably know, contouring has become a huge part of beauty guru's daily make up routine. 

There are a lot of products and palettes out there these days, some better than others.

Today I will be showing you the BH Cosmetics blush and contour palette no. 1.

It includes 6 shades ranging from white, warm beige and pink toned beige, dark brown and two blushes, a rose pink and a hot pink

(purchased from BH Cosmetics)

And the brushes I will be using 

(from left to right - Soft Angle Brush from Designer Makeup Tools, Tapered powder/blush brush from Morphe brushes, Powder Brush from BH Cosmetics and Medium Face brush from XO beauty

First off I started with foundation and concealer 

Then taking the Powder Brush I applied some of the light beige powder under my eyes, and then the white powder to add some light 

As you can see it has helped to set my concealer and ad a slight highlight to the area.

The colours are matte so there is no shimmer/shine with these products.

I then took my tapered brush an applied the darkest colour just under my check bone for definition 

Then I took the soft angle brush with a tiny bit more powder to create a more defined line 

I was much happier with this outcome

Then to add some colour I took the bottom blush along my check bone and then the smallest amount of the top blush to add more brightness! This colour is very pink so you don't need much! It blends well

I really enjoy working with this product the powders blend well and they have a lot of pigment.

the lighter colours are harder to see so I applied them multiple times (the white and beige colours) 

I don't own any other full palettes, like some of the more popular ones (australis and ABH contour palates)

But I hope to get one or both one day to compare!

If you have any favourite BH cosmetics products comment below what they are!

xx Lucy

Morphe brushes individual eyeshadows | swatches

Hello lovelies!

Today Im going to be showing you some Morphe brushes individual eyeshadows that I got a little while back

I also got a Z Palette to store them in :)

Ok lets get straight into it!

no. 47 Dazzling

no. 69 Starlight

no. 33 Wink for pink

no. 60 Birthday suit

 

 no. 40 Porcelain 

no. 13 Deep skin

no. 12 Lilac

no. 16 Bridesmaid

no. 30 Flame

no. 79 Gun powder

no. 11 Mysterious 

no. 71 Secretive

no. 24 Deep cocoa

no. 28 Coal

I have used all of these colours, some more than others, but they are all highly pigmented! 

and VERY affordable at just $2.29! They are USA based so there is shipping costs but I'm happy to pay that for the quality lot the products!

Do you have any Morphe shadows? comment below your favs!

xx Lucy

MAC Lipstick | colours and review

Hello lovelies!

Today ill be going through my small collection of MAC lipsticks and a review on them!

MAC is amazing, so of course I love them all. 

In Australia MAC is pretty expensive, especially for a student who is currently unemployed!

I would love to expand my collection but thats a very slow process.

(purchased from various MAC cosmetic stores)

My collection consists of Im-Passioned, Pink Nouveau, Velvet Teddy, Lady Danger and Rebel

Im-Passioned was the first colour I purchased

I got it when I was in London last year.

I really love this colour, its a hot pink with a slight red tinge.

I haven't worn a lip liner with it yet, and I haven't had any trouble with it bleeding yet but I may go buy a lip liner to go with it just incase!

Pink Nouveau is a beautiful rose pink 

Its a gorgeous colour! 

Its not as glossy as Im-Passioned and definitely does not bleed so wearing a lip liner isn't essential 

I jumped on the Velvet Teddy band wagon due to my fav youtuber Brittney Saunders! 

I LOVE this colour, its my favourite lipstick I own

Its such a beautiful dark nude and it goes well with so many make up looks!

Lady Danger is again one of my favourite lipsticks! 

I own a few different red shades from different brands, and they are all be so different!

This is a rich, warm red and is very vibrant! 

Because its a red it does tend to bleed so you definitely need a lip liner, I use NYX retractable lip liner in Ruby.

Rebel was recommended to me by a friend, and I do not regret my decision! 

Its not as dark as what I thought it would be, but its such a beautiful dark plum colour, teamed with a dark brown smoked eye, you can't go wrong!

Again, you need to wear a lip liner, I use NYX retractable lip liner in Plum 

Comment below if you have any of these or any colours you do love! I might add them to my collection!

xx Lucy

I'm trying to grow my hair! | A never ending battle

Hello lovelies!

Today I want to share with you my current products and tips I have learnt to try and grow my hair!

This is something I have always had trouble with, as my hair is fine, frizzy and curly!

Firstly, I have stopped putting colour in my hair. 

I previously worked with a hairdresser and we use to experiment all the time with different colours.

I have been red, copper, blonde, dark brown, light brown, balayage, brown again.. the list goes on and on.

Im currently a warm brown with some highlights and about 2 inches of regrowth.. luckily its blending ok so it doesn't look horrible.

A few months back I had a keratin treatment to strengthen and smooth my hair, these treatments are fantastic and I recommend them for anyone who has trouble controlling frizzy hair! Just be sure to research the product they use first as some are better than others. 

I got mine at Lush Hair and Body, East Gosford on the Central Coast, and its fantastic!

Unfortunately now is has started to fade away, which is normal, the good thing is it doesn't "grow out" like chemical straightening, it just fades over time and your hair will revert back to normal.

Im now trying to tame, strengthen and care for my hair with products at home, and will be getting 6 weekly cuts and in salon treatments.

One of my favourite products I use is Labioshtetique Heat Protector 

(purchased from Lush Hair and Body, East Gosford)

this amazing product shields the hair from damage while using heat (straightener etc) and helps to smooth the hair for a glossy finish.

After using this product when I use my GHD it feels silky smooth and soft!

I have been trying to avoid using my GHD as it can cause breakage and weaken the hair when you use heat styling tools often, but protecting your hair with a GOOD QUALITY product can help prevent any damage.

For a treatment mask at home, I have been loving NKDBODY - NKD HAIR citrus mask!

(purchased from NKD BODY)

This product has been a life saver! It deeply conditions to hydrate and repair your hair using natural essential oils and ingredients. I love it because it is vegan, not tested on animals and made in Australia! 

I use this once a week after shampooing and conditioning with my sulphate free products.

After my hair dries natural, I apply a small amount of Silk oil of morocco, hair and skin treatment

(purchased from a local hair and beauty supplier, however they are available on their website)

This helps to smooth my hair once it has air dried and it ads a glossy shine with out weighing it down! 

I have also been taking a dietary supplement by Cenovis which you can get from Coles

(purchased from my local Coles)

I take this twice daily to help maintain healthy hair, skin and nails!

Along with using these products, I have been avoiding putting my hair up unless I leave the house, I either leave it out or put it in a loose plait when I go to bed and I avoid high buns or pony tails.

Im hoping to grow my hair at least another 4 inches, if not more!

If you have any hair growth tips you would like to share please leave a comment below! Or maybe try these products and tips for yourself!

xx Lucy

IM BACK | been gone for too long

Hello lovelies!

I wanted to apologise for being away for so long, but I'm very happy to say that I'm back! And better than ever :)

A lot of things have changed since I stopped blogging, so let me fill you in!

First of all, I enrolled into University! Im doing a course called Open Foundation for 6 months and then hope to apply for NURSING! Its a huge change to what I was doing, but I am very excited!

I have also left my job as a full time Beauty Therapist. Its not that I don't love doing it, but it can be a very demanding job, its busy and I was on my feet all day! With my new study commitments I knew that it wouldn't work so I have found myself a new job that starts in a little while that will give me a chance to focus 100% on study! (I will still be blogging, don't worry)

And last but not least, I have moved back home. I never officially moved out but basically was living with my partner for at least a year. Long story short, he now has an apartment he rents with friends and I'm back home with my mum and brother which will make studying a whole lot easier! And will make the stress of money issues as I don't have to rent!

So lots has changed, but not my love and passion for beauty, which is why I'm so happy to be back!

Thats it for today! feel free to leave some love below :)

xx Lucy