Friday, April 5, 2013

March Favourites


March was a hectic month for me as I began my post graduate degree at university. All of a sudden it all feels real and the pressure is immense, but if anything it made me appreciate the stars in my beauty stash more than ever as I loved relaxing and enjoying them throughout the month.
I did play around with my eye shadows quite a bit this month, I loved a heap of deep chocolate shades (as seen in this look!) I used the Bad to the Bronze Maybelline Color Tattoo as a base quite often, and also on its own if I was feeling lazy. I couldn’t tear myself away from the Australis Curve Ink eyeliner*, jet black, long lasting and goes well with my Covergirl Clump Crusher mascara. I’m still in the habit of using YSL Touche Eclat No.2* under my eyes to brighten, it covers up late nights and energy drink fuelled bad behaviour really well!
Pink lips were it and a bit this month, seriously couldn’t get enough of the hot new Face of Australia shade Peaches & Cream, which isn’t very well named but by goodness it is probably the best shade they have ever released. As soon as I saw it on the shelf at Priceline I was like a moth to flame, and even Mumma Bovary said “Oh that is YOUR colour!” In the basket it went, and I’ve been wearing it a lot this month. Maybelline Juicy Bubblegum is another great pink that I find easy to wear, and since I’ve been favouring a glossy look I've been teaming it with one of my all-time favourite glosses, essence Me & My Ice Cream. Another obsession that I’ve been indulging in is a flashback to my younger days, where lip smackers filled my school dress pockets and I was never without one. This Strawberry/Kiwi Kool Aid scent is so damn good, and it reminds me of a scent from my childhood but I just can’t put a finger on what it is. Regardless, I’ve been loving these lip products silly this month.
 
The Face of Australia Face Base primer has crept back into my daily routine and I don’t really know why I stopped using it. Feels just like a moisturiser rather than a velvety finish primer, and from blog posts I’ve read it is actually the Napoleon Perdis primer repackaged and much cheaper! Surprisingly my most worn and most loved blush for March was Cream Soda from the MAC Archie’s Girl collection. Chris bought me this as I was upset about not being able to find Prom Princess (ended up getting it later) and I’ve worn this one more than PP! Another product that has jumped back into my daily routine is the grungy looking Prestige brow gel, I’d forgotten how much of a difference you can make to your face just by grooming your brows well!
 
Now that my brain is focused on university and all the joys that come along with it, I neglected to include my Dove Body Milk for Dry Skin* and the object of my nail polish love affair. L’Oreal Color Riche in Luxembourg Garden* has truly stolen my heart, it isn’t often that I reapply the same colour time after time but I have been aching to reapply this every single time I do my nails.
What would you love to try from this lot of favourites? What pink lip product do you swear by?
*Marked products were provided for consideration. Honesty, always.
 

14 comments:

  1. Some nice products there! I really like that blush shade!

    One of my favourite lip smackers when I was at high school was Strawberry/Kiwi! smells so good! Now that I think about it, if Bonne Bell still make it, I'm totally buying it again lol You're never too old for lip smackers ;)

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    1. @Evelyn It is a great blush, I can see myself getting a lot of wear from it this year. Maybe the Kool Aid scent is the same as the one you used to have, but repackaged? It smells so good, you should try and track it down!

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  2. That Curve Ink Eyeliner! WHAT.

    You always bring such good makeup p0rn. :]

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    1. @Liz Isn't it the coolest?! Really like the way it curves, took a little to get used to but now I don't think twice before using it. Thanks for the compliment, coming from you especially, queen of great makeup p0rn!

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  3. I'm in love with that nail colour!!!!!!!! It looks so stunning. I may have to pick it up when I'm in store next ;)


    Sarah
    morethanadored.blogspot.com

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    1. @Sarah it is such an amazing colour, it would look great on you!

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  4. I have a gorgeous Lancome Rouge in Love pink lipstick and I love it! But I really want a paler pink one, so I might give those a go :) x

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    1. @Jelena Oh I love the formula of those, not sure why I only have one as they feel so good on the lips. I agree with you, I have so many pink lipsticks but not enough pale glossy shades.

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  5. That curved eyeliner need a video demo methinks! it's so cool looking!
    Nice faves Emma! And good look with school! I know you'll ace it!

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    1. @Tracy might have to make a foray into videos then ;p Thanks for the luck, am quite nervous but also excited to sink my teeth into it :)

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  6. I have been away from uni for a couple of years - not sure I'd be equipped to deal with postgrad studies so I really admire you :) I've been liking Juicy Bubblegum a lot more lately as well, after thinking I had too many shades like it. I like that it's a little purple on me as I've been drawn to purplish lip shades a lot lately.

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    1. @sleepandwater I will admit it feels like a whole new ball game, is so different from undergrad! I think Juicy Bubblegum would look great on you, it is surprisingly really beautiful on the lips and I love how I can alter it with glosses as well :)

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  7. Congrats on starting your degree! Continuing your education is always a smart choice :)

    Nice products you've got here! I love playing around with eyeshadow and I wish I was good enough to do a two toned eye shadow... never been able to, not make it good enough at least.

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  8. Bad To The Bronze is so amazing! Great pics.

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