Hello you beauties!

It has been over 6 months since I wrote a beauty 'lust list'. 6 months is such a long time, and in that time so much has changed in that time. So much. And one part of the change is definitely beauty items I want to buy. With so much new makeup constantly being released, my list grows longer and longer by the day.

1. A Morphe eyeshadow palette
I've always wanted a Morphe eyeshadow palette as I've heard how amazing they are - I've heard that they're so, so pigmented and blend easily. They seem to be really affordable too and the only reason I haven't yet bought one is because I own a lot of eyeshadow palettes at the moment and want to get them used before I buy any more. Also I would find it so difficult to choose just one to buy as all of them have such amazing shade ranges in them!

2. Nip+Fab foundation
I have heard great things about this foundation and while I have already found some decent foundations that I feel work enough for me, I have yet to find the perfect foundation. One day I hope to try this foundation in case it's the right one for me.

3. A fan brush
Although this isn't a product from a specific brand, I am in desperate need of a decent fan brush for my highlighter. At the moment I use the setting brush from Real Techniques to apply my highlighter but I know many people use fan brushes so I want to try one and see if it makes any difference to my look.

4. Makeup Revolution Retro Luxe Lip Kits
I own so many lip products already that I probably don't need anymore but I am currently lusting over the Makeup Revolution Lip Kits! I have seen Sophdoesnails using these in her videos before and have seen them in Superdrug stores - they seem amazing and I am desperate to try them. They seem to have such a great range of shades and finishes too, while being such an affordable price. I'll definitely have to try at least on shade of these out soon.

So these are just a few things I have been tempted to buy recently and hopefully one day I will own them. Is there anything you've been lusting over?

I'll be back next week with another post for you all.
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Hello you beauties!

I hope you enjoyed my creative writing post last week. My course started officially 2 days ago so I'm sure as time goes on I will have a lot more creative pieces to share with you all.

Today I wanted to discuss with you the different ways that I apply my foundation and which way I find works best for me.

The first way I apply my foundation is obviously with brushes. In a previous post last year, I wrote about my makeup brush collection and so you all know that most of my brushes are Real Techniques brushes. Back when I wrote that collection post, I had only a few makeup brushes but now I have quite a few more which means I have managed to experiment with different brushes to see which I prefer when applying my foundation.

One of my favourites has to be the Real Techniques Buffing Brush (which I bought in their Core Collection set) as it is not too big but the perfect size to cover a larger area - you don't find yourself taking a long time to apply your foundation as you're not using a small brush. It's also got extremely soft bristles meaning it doesn't hurt and doesn't leave streaks in your foundation as you apply it.

I also like the Expert Face Brush from Real Techniques too. It's almost the same as the Buffing Brush but just a little bit smaller. It makes it easier to get into the tighter spots, such as just around the nose. It does take a bit longer with this brush than the other one though, so I would recommend using them both rather than just one or the other.

Another way I apply my foundation is with sponges. I know that recently these have become a more popular way to apply foundation rather than brushes as they leave a more natural feel to it. I know you're supposed to use these sponges damp but there are times, depending on what coverage I want, that I decide to use them dry. When used dry, I find they offer more coverage whereas used damp I find that it makes your foundation look more natural and feel lighter.

There are two sponges I used. One is from EmaxDesigns in a set I received last Christmas, which is the same shape as the original Beauty Blender. I find this one is best if used dry and really does apply your foundation well and doesn't absorb the foundation into the sponge much.

The second sponge is one that I cannot remember the brand of but is shaped much like the Real Techniques sponges and is also orange (before you say anything, yes I'm 100% certain that it isn't a Real Techniques sponge). This one is great wet or dry, and I love the feeling it gives with my foundation when I do use it damp. It really does give a flawless finish and because each part is a different shape, it is great for any part of your face.

The final way I sometimes apply my foundation is with a silicone sponge, which I know have now become more popular. These are popular as the design and material are supposed to make it so that you do not waste any product, meaning you have to use less foundation and so your foundation (which is even more great if it's an expensive foundation) lasts even longer and means you don't have to repurchase it as often as you did before. Also, these sponges are supposed to mean more coverage from your foundation too. I don't own an expensive one, just one that I bought from Makeup Revolution.

Out of the 3 ways, I would have to say that sponges are my personal favourite. Just the way they can offer so much from just one product and there are so many out there to chose from. I particularly love the natural look they can help me to create.

Honestly, my least favourite of the 3 has to be the silicone sponge. It may be because the one I own is quite cheap and so probably isn't the best to represent the product as a whole, but I just didn't find it as impressive as the other ways of applying foundation. I found it so difficult to apply my foundation using on of these sponges with making it look like I was wearing a mask, as especially round my neck it was very hard to blend and is also not easy to use on and around your nose. I ended up having to go over my foundation again with a normal sponge, so I feel I may as well have just used that in the first place.

What do you prefer to use to apply your foundation? Any brands/products that you would recommend?

I'll be back next week with a new post for you all.
Byeeee!

Hello you beauties!

Really can't believe it's 2017! In a few months time, it'll be the one year anniversary of my blog and I am honestly so excited for that day (there will be a very special post that day). If you've been a follower of this blog since that day, then thank you so much for the support and I hope that you enjoy the posts I'll be bringing you this year.

Today I'll be bringing you all my end of year favourites post. Usually I'd be writing a Monthly Favourites post but seeing as we are now in a new year, I thought it'd be best to reflect on the past year, beauty wise. Especially as this year has been so important for me.

So let's get started!

1. Sleek Solstice Highlight Palette
I never really loved highlighter until I bought this palette. I never really tried Sleek makeup until I made this purchase either and now I love it. The shades in this palette are so beautiful and the highlight is extremely intense and is great to add that special glow to any look.

2. Real Techniques Brushes
Before I bought these brushes, I only ever used to use the cheap makeup brushes that you can buy in the little sets from Argos, which were alright at first but I was desperate to own a real set of brushes. The Real Technique Brushes are all I could've ever asked for. They're so soft and such good quality and do such an amazing job at applying makeup. I couldn't recommend these highly enough and I have loved them so much over the past year.

3. Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Bronzer is one product I have always had problems with, as the only ones I have been able to afford recently seem to always make me look a little bit orange. But during the summer, I had the opportunity to try out a miniature version of this bronzer and honestly it is the most amazing makeup product I have ever used! It's not too hard and blends very easily.

4. Stila 'Eyes Are The Window' Eyeshadow palette
This is probably my favourite purchase of 2016. I saved up all my tips to buy this eyeshadow palette and it was definitely worth every penny. I got the 'Soul' palette and honestly these are shades that I use on an everyday basis, as they are the perfect nudes. They're so pigmented too and easy to blend, with a great mixture of matte and shimmer shades. All beauty lovers should have this palette as part of their collection.

5. Benefit Porefessional Primer
Yet another Benefit product. I really have loved Benefit this year. This primer is just perfect. It is really easy to use, is a great base and is great for the skin. I definitely would say that this primer is worth the price tag.

6. Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
I have never really thought that much about buying more expensive skincare products until I heard about the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. And this product has really done wonders for my skin this year! Not only does it make your skin look great, it also makes you feel great and extremely refreshed.

7. Princess Marcella Borghese Superiore State of the Art mascara

Such a long name but also such an amazing mascara. I got this in a Look Incredible box a few months ago and I use it pretty much every day. It makes your eyelashes look great - not just good, but great! They add volume and really curl your eyelashes and make them look really black. This is definitely my mascara of the year.

8. Makeup Revolution Redemption Eyeshadow palette

I got this palette on day 25 of my Makeup Revolution advent calendar and although it's only been just over a week since I had the change to use it, I love it so much already. It's only worth about £4 and so I was expecting it to be not very good. However, it shocked me. These shades are mainly shimmer shades which I love and the ones in this palette have amazing pigmentation, a lot better than I expected. 

9. MUA Blushers

These only cost £1 (so yes, I do own all of them!) and honestly I would be willing to pay more than that for these. They're so extremely pigmented and such great colours to use for any look. There's no fall out either, which is what you'd expect from such cheap products. I am glad to have added them to my makeup collection this past year.

It is strange. This time last year, my view on makeup was very different to how it is now. I did not really see the point in wearing it, and only wore it very rarely. Then something just changed, and now it is my biggest love in life. I couldn't possibly live without makeup in my life now and I could never imagine my life without this blog in it. 

I'll be back on Wednesday with another post for you all.

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