Monday, October 7, 2013

What's On My Face // a whisper of spring

 
I’ve sort of fallen into a nice routine during the holidays, getting up nice and early when Mister Bovary leaves for work before settling in for a day of writing, studying and cleaning the house. I’m at that stage where living in this house is still so exciting and new, and I’m surprised at how much I enjoy the chores that I’ve never had to do before! Having said that, I’ve also been indulging in some guilty television watching (which I never used to do while living at home- I didn’t switch my TV on for 2 years before we moved!) Laverne + Shirley, Happy Days and The Brady Bunch are all on high rotation at the moment – if that isn’t a reason to blush, I don’t know what is!

Keeping in line with the laid back (but studious!) lifestyle I’ve adopted in recent weeks, one of the looks in my arsenal is this easy and fresh-faced look using some brand new products alongside some stash-shopping finds.

A variation of the eyes is something I find pretty easy to come up with my abundance of eye shadows, which is a good thing since this particular combination (Topshop cream eye shadow + Natural Compatibles powder) didn’t hold up as long as I would’ve liked it to. I love the shades and the way they make the green in my eyes pop, but creases are a no-no so I’m going to have to play around to see what makes these work. The new Maybelline Mega Plush Volum’ Express mascara* also wasn’t an impressive new find, I don’t mind the formula but the floppy brush was much too hard for this uncoordinated blogger to work with.

Something new from Maybelline that is definitely impressing me is the Dream Pure BB Cream*, which is specifically made for blemish-prone skin and contains 2% Salicylic Acid to ward off breakouts as it covers them up. I was so impressed with this press sample that I bought a backup when Maybelline was half-price recently (for a beauty blogger that is a serious endorsement!) I reached into the depths of my blush drawer to use my ethically lovely Vapour Organics Aura Multi-Use Blush in Whisper* for this look. I grabbed the product description from their website, in case you were interested in finding out more about this nifty blush stick.

Get a lit–from–within glamour with this multi–tasking superstar. Aura Multi-Use Blush—Radiant will highlight and define your cheeks, lips, and eyes with soft shimmering sophistication. Shades are designed to work with every skin tone and every age. Fun on shoulders and décolletage too.

Aura Multi-Use Blush is made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% mineral pigments and vitamins. Aura nourishes with Vapour’s face specific infusion of anti-inflammatory Frankincense, antioxidant Tulsi and moisturizing and calming Lotus Flowers.

Professional performance with none of the chemicals.

I think I’ll keep this pink shade away from my shoulders and décolletage, but for my cheeks I’m happy with how this makes my skin seem to glow. I'm not normally one to specifically go for organic or natural beauty, but when they perform just as well as any other brand I don't see why I shouldn't! They say that this blush works best when applied with fingertips, but I always prefer to use my Real Techniques Stippling Brush for products like this, as I find it helps the pigment stay vibrant as it buffs the product into the skin.
Last but not least for this fresh-faced makeup look is one of my new favourite lip products, the pigmented and glossy Pink Possibilities Colour Whisper* from Maybelline. I initially picked up Are You Red-dy when they the Colour Whispers launched, and was elated when a giant advent calendar filled with new Maybelline goodies arrived at my doorstep with the rest of the new shades. I find this formula really comfortable and nicely pigmented, and ultimately what I wished the Revlon Lip Butters to be when they first launched.

 
A fresh-faced look for spring? How adventurous! What products do you turn to when the weather warms up?
*Provided for consideration. Honesty, always.
 

26 comments:

  1. You look absolutely beautiful, loved the fresh n flawless FOTD, the topshop cream eyeshadow looks great ..It took a while for me too to work with this mascara :)

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    1. Aw thank you so much Saumya! So you are getting on well with the mascara now that you've used it a little more?

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  2. You're glowing! So gorgeous! I love the Color Whispers! I think they're much better than the Lip Butters. :)

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    1. Aw thanks Ash, it's all in the blush application haha. I am glad to hear that you agree about the Color Whispers, they kick Lip Butter butt in my opinion.

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    1. Thanks Jasmine! I love a pink lip like this for a natural look, especially when the weather is nice.

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  4. You looks so beautiful, your skin is amazing! <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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    1. That means so much coming from you Jennie, I really appreciate that. My skin isn't perfect but it is getting to a stage I'm really happy with! xo

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  5. You look so cute, that lip color is perfect for you x

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    1. Thanks Coco, and I've been looking for a colour like this for so long so I'm happy to hear you like it on me too

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  6. You look so pretty Emma! Fresh and ready for Spring! I really love the lip colour especially on you!

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    1. Thanks Tracy! While you are tempting me into fall/autumn makeup, I am trying my hardest to stay in tune with the right season for Australia ;)

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  7. You look so fresh and happy! I don't think we have the same Maybelline BB here but I'm tempted to try the one we do have. Glad to see you're enjoying spring. :)

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    1. Thank you Liz, I was having a pretty happy day :) I just assumed you would have the same bb cream over there- it is really, really good :)

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  8. You look so fresh! Absolutely loving the warm weather.

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    1. Fresh is what we aim for ;) I am loving the odd warm day in amongst the ones filled with hail ;)

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  9. Very fresh looking FOTD! I find the previous Maybelline bb cream formulas to be on the greasy side so good that they released one for oily, acne-prone folks. Enjoy your new home :)

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    1. Thanks, I haven't tried any other Maybelline BB's but am absolutely adoring this one.

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  10. Your makeup looks so effortless! Loving the Maybelline BB cream!!! I've been experimenting with brighter shades on the eyes for something different!

    xxx Kat

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    1. Thanks Kat, it was a pretty quick and effort free job haha! I need to jump back into new shades on my eyes

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  11. You are so darn adorable :) I love this makeup look... so fresh and lovely :)
    I wonder when that mascara will reach Finland cause I LOVE Maybelline mascaras and It would be interesting to see if I would love that one too :)
    Oh and about the thing we have mailed about, you take care of it when you can sweetie.. no hurry :)
    hugs
    xx

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    1. Haha aww Anna I could say the exact same thing about you! I am not the biggest fan of this mascara, but I would love to hear about how you fare with it.

      I am so super slow at unpacking, it is the worst ><

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  12. Daytime TV is such a luxury - since normally no one's around to watch it. I haven't watched The Brady Bunch in yonks! I just remember as a kid I thought Marcia was so gorgeous. Speaking of The Brady Bunch, I watched this YouTube vid of Jamie Foxx singing the theme song as a ballad (as tweeted by Drake who called him the most talented man on the planet), haha :p It was quite entertaining.

    The Topshop cream eyeshadow looks so up my street - I wonder when they were released? I've never seen them before but now I'm feeling like I need it in my life! Too bad the staying power wasn't as amazing as it could've been. This look is so fresh and I love how it's quite minimal but still polished :)

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    1. Daytime TB really is! I am enjoying the little study breaks to catch up on old school shows =) A nice way to relax when doing assignments and lesson plans. I'm a big fan of Jan to be honest, edgier than Marcia ;) I received the Topshop cream shadow in a giveaway from Beauty in the Sky (Megan) so perhaps she might know the details of its release? I am looking forward to getting more of their cream blushes to be honest, the dotty matte packaging has me suckered in completely!

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