Birthday Haul!

Holla,
It was my birthday on the 20th, yeah I know and a bit delayed but I promised myself this would be up by the end September and here it is. Just a disclaimer, I am in no way, shape or form boasting about what I have but I will boast that I have amazing family and friends, who made my day amazing with both their presence and presents.
So here we go:

Let's just excuse that weird wall thing

 

Illamasqua goodies!

Lipstick in Resist

It's more of a hot pink compared to the swatch on the site and its beautifully matte.

Cream Blush in Libido

You barely need to touch the blush with your brush and there is so much pigmentation. I used the Real Techniques stippling brush to apply it.

Eyebrow Cake in Gaze.

I've only used it once and have to say it's the perfect colour for my eyebrows and gets the job done.

Hydra Veil

So since I've only had this for 10 days, I don't know what to think about. It seriously refreshes your face in the morning. Once I get the hang of using it, there will be post about it.

Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate in Intensity 2 

I've wanted this for ages and ages and my mother finally gave in and bought it for me. It is just so perfect I can't even describe it. The contouring shade is perfect for my skin tone and the highlighting shade is reflecting rather than shiny.

M.A.C

Concealer in Pure Orange

Lipliner in Current 

I'm still on the verge on learning in how to use but so far I've been mixing it with my normal concealer and put it around my mouth and under my eyes where I have more darkness.

The lipliner is the most perfect autumn lip shade and I love that that it is creamy but it doesn't 'slip' on your lips.

Maybelline 

The Falsiess Volume Express mascara

Colour show Eyeliner

Finally got the Falsies mascara, yay! You really need to use all angles of the wand to get maximum results with the mascara. The eyeliner is pretty pigmented and average and a colour I don't have so yay!

I got a gift card from a friend for Inglot and really the only thing that I love from there is the eyeshadows so I picked up this beauty. I have no other colours like this, and the only way I can describe them is they are sort of like a desert and camel inspired.

Urban Decay Naked Palette 

Primer Potion

I'm so excited to try these out, especially the darker shades. Its been on the birthday list for 2 years now. I've tired out a friends palette and I like so far far. I would be perfect for school makeup and natural looks.

Illamasqua Lipstick in Shard 

I really think Illamasqua should love me for the amount of love I have for them and the amount of things I buy from them.

This is so beautiful, it's definitely creamy than the matte lipsticks I have but doesn't have that creamy/glossy finish which I don't like the feeling of. This colour also goes perfectly with the M.A.C lipliner in Current.

Last but not least I got another gift card but I didn't want to rush in and buy something since its valid for 3 months, but I'll make sure to post in a future haul.

Shini

A Very Belated Summer Haul

Holla,
As per usual, I haven't posted like I said I would. But this time, it wasn't out of laziness or me being forgetful but my laptop broke so I couldn't put it up as planned, plus a little bit of procrastination, I'm not going to lie.
I am going to apologise in advance for the bad quality pictures, I was so jet lagged and eager to use these products so  I kinda rushed. I also had extreme bad luck with my camera, well electronics in general during this holiday.
Anyways, here it is:

All I could afford from American Apparel was scrunchies and nail polish #poorlyf

I have only good things to say about the nail polishes other than the neon one. It comes matte and in weird thin, streaky coats, you have to layer a lot but a coat of Seche Vite at the end really helps.

(left to right)

American Apparel - Hassid, T-Shirt, Neon Yellow

O.P.I - San-Tan-Tonio

NYC - Sidewalkers

Seche Vite - Top coat 

(left to right)

Flirt! - Far Out in Brown and Agent Lash in Agent Teal

Covergirl - Lash Blast Volume

Maybelline - The Falsies Big Eyes

So far loving all these mascaras, would recommend. But if you get the Flirt! mascara in your eyes might as well pour soap in your eyes. it. hurts. so. much.

I recommend putting on of those water proof mascara maker mascaras on top.

My favourite one is the Big Eyes, my lashes have never look so long and lethal. It is beautiful!

After hearing so much hype about the colour tattoos, I had to pick them up. I went for colours I don't have. So far I'm pleased with them, I haven't been able to use it in a more everyday wearable look but I don't do the whole "no makeup" make up.

Maybelline - Colour Tattoo in 45 Bold Gold and 30 Pomegranate Pink

Excuse the old liner swatches...

I can't keep myself away from anything hologram or duo chrome so had to get the Nine West clutch wallet thing, from Ross of course! 

The J.Crew ipad case/ pouch thing was the best bargain of the summer. From $32.99 to $02.99!!! 

While in American, you must take advantage of the amazing colour range of drugstore (not so fond of using this to describe Walmart and Target) foundations! I got a uber light shade fo ma gurlfrands, who ask me to their makeup but there's a (major) skin tone difference so I will use that lighter foundation on them

I also popped into Macy's and the Laura Mercier counter were giving free samples, HAPPY DAYS!

Maybelline - Fit Me Foundation in 325, 330 and 350 

Fit Me Concealer in 30 Cafe Café

Laura Mercier - Tinted Moisturiser in SPF 20 in Walnut

Definitely the worst picture of the lot but the colours are true. The only thing I semi regret buying is the jumbo lip gloss because it make my lips tingle and smells funky but the colour is really nice.

(left to right)

 EOS lip balm in Pomegranate

Milani - Matte Lipstick in 07 Best Red

Covergirl - Jumbo Gloss Balm in 260

L'Occitane - Lip balm in Pear Aroma ( sooo fancyy)

Vaseline - Cocoa butter lip therapy ( sooo cutee)

BEST FOR LAST

REAL TECHNIQUE BRUSHES

i love them i love them i love them 

they are the best of the best

they are amazing

 you should get them 

they are beautiful 

Real Techniques - Core Collection, Expert Face Brush, Starter Kit, Stippling Brush and Blush brush.

Only negative is I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH, I'm currently trying to persuade my parents to buy me more and we'll se how it goes.

THANK YOU SAMANTHA CHAPMAN YOU ARE A GODDESS!

That's all folks, I'm still working on posting more, so please bare with me.

Shini

Collective Haul #1

Hollaa,
Here's a bunch of things I've kind of collective since May till now. Some were bought using the excuse that prom was just around the corner and the most recent items are what my papa got me just because he's a lovely person .

Illamasqua powder foundation in 240

-Being a powder foundation it does have a bit more coverage which I like and was my saviour when it was exam season and I couldn't be bothered to make my face.

Illamasqua gleam in Supernatural 

-This is so beautiful on darker skin tones and women of colour as the shimmer is golden and the base colour is sort of a rose gold tint. 

Topshop lip liner in Deception 

-This is my first lip liner ever and I have to say it really helps with prolonging the life span of your lipstick.

Topshop lipstick in The Damned

-Although I am not at all a fan of creamy or glossy lipsticks, I have to say Topshop lipsticks are the only ones I can stand. Its quite a pinky deep purple.

Topshop eye liner in Nightfall

-There was an offer at Topshop make up, 2 for 1, so I thought I should be a bit more outgoing and picked up this electric blue liquid liner. It first comes off as really bright but once it dries it has this almost leather like effect and I'm quite pleased with how long it lasts.

Inglot eyelashes in 17S

-I bought this thinking I would wear these to prom. No. It just didn't work out, I have no talent in putting on falsies. They are quite long and feathery which gives it a slight natural look.

Maybelline gel liner 

-I really needed a gel liner before prom and I wasn't in the mood to spend a lot of money on the Bobbi Brown gel liner despite its hype. A fair share of people said that the Maybelline liner out did the B.B one, so I thought might as well, its cheap and gets the job done beautifully.

THE BEST THING EVER OMG, I CAN'T EVEN! 

Illamasqua lipstick in ESP 

-I can not begin to explain my love for this lipstick. As you have gathered I am a big (BIG) fan of Illamasqua but after seeing and using this product, I feel like Illamasqua and I are more than costumer and brand. The lipstick is matte which makes a go to product for me plus it has a sort of blue shimmer/undertone to it which makes it to die for.

 The beautiful gifts from the father:

 Elie Saab Le Parfum

"The top note opens on a sun-kissed, radiant orange blossom, as an ode to light.
The middle note develops into a jasmine absolute, a legendary flower in perfumery, imparting voluptuousness and elegance to the fragrance. It combines with a pure, modern patchouli heart.
The base note unfolds into a cedar woody accord adding character and a lingering trail, while the honey rose envelops the composition in a beautifully addictive note..."

 When you initially put the perfume it is quite strong but slowly fades to a pleasant smell.

Bourjois Make-up Kits

-Smoky Boho Chic

-Bronze up!

Smoky eyes trio eyeshadow in #5 Rose Vintage

-Decent pigmentation, slightly powdery in my opinion. Not a big fan.

Black eye pencil

-Glides on like any other Bourjois eyeliner.

Volume Glamour ultra black mascara

-Does the job I guess. It lengths my eyelashes more than adds volume.

Délice de Poudre- Bronzing powder

-Just a tad bit darker than my skin tone and has a tint of gold shimmer.

Effect 3D waterproof lipgloss  #50 in Brun Exotic

-Personally, I hate to wear gloss but these glosses aren't too sticky and are more hydrating. The lasting power depends.

Little Round Pot Blush #35 Lune D'or

-It is way to light to use as a blush for me but its a lovely soft pink shimmer highlighter.

You also get a free kabuki brush which is a bit rough but gets the job done and free mini eyeliner which is of the same standard of all Bourjois eyeliners.

Bobbi Brown

-Bronze Shimmer Brick Set in Bronze

-Eye palette in Nude on Nude

Shimmer Brick

-It is a perfect warm tone highlighter. It is very pigmented and a little goes a long away. Each colour could be used separately as eye shadows. 

Mini Face Blender brush

-It is unbelievably soft and picks up just the right amount of products and buffs it beautifully into the skin.

Nude on Nude palette 

(from left to right- Navajo, Cement, Heather Mauve(Shimmer wash), Mahogany)

- Perfect selection of shadow for an everyday look. A inner eye colour (navajo), base colour (cement), highlight colour (heather mauve) and crease colour (mahogany) 

-The mini double ended brush is so soft and very useful while travelling.

Peace

Prom

To be honest, prom was basic but I guess it just depends on the company. But it was nice to see our year act as if we all got along just for a night. Although, I did have an amazing night with Lynne, Laura and Clara.

On an even better note, I'm finished with GCSE's! For now at least, you never know, I might have to do some re-sits.

Before the Limo 

The homies 

My feet candy?

I was in such a hurry because I have no time management what so ever so I didn't take a clear picture of my eye make up. Whatevz, here's the best I could offer.

THE MAKE UP!
Face: Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation/ M.A.C studio finish concealer/ Benefit Erase Paste/ Benefit Some Kinda Gorgeous/ NYX matte bronzer/ Bobbi Brown powder/ Illamasqua blush (idk the name) / Illamasqua highlighter in Gleam/ Make up Forever setting spray

Eyes: UD primer potion/ Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in Cement and Bone/ Inglot freedom palette matte brown/ Lancome Pink travel palette dark purple (I'm not sure its old)/ Barry M Dazzle Dust in 99/ Benefit Smokin' Eyes pink highlight colour/ Red Earth eyebrow set/ Maybelline Rocket mascara/ Dior Black out show mascara/ Maybelline eye studio gel liner

Lips: Illamasqua lipstick in ESP/ Topshop lip liner in Deception

Dress: Bebe 

Shoes: Zara 

Clutch: Aldo

Jewellery: Birth Giver's room

Peace