How do I do my makeup with a NG/NJ Tube

For the time being I have an NJ tube and I have found that I have had to make a few adjustments in terms of makeup. But just because you are sick and have a feeding tube it doesn't mean you can't have fun with makeup so here are the tips I have. But remember makeup is FUN so do what you want these are just tips that I have found useful.

1) Don't get the foundation on or under the tape as it won't stick- I learnt that the hard way!

2) You can still have blush on the side where the tube isn't taped- just use a natural colour so that it doesn't look to obvious

3) I avoid highlight especially on the nose area if your nose is uncovered or only covered a little bit as you don't want to draw attention to the tube (at least I don't)

4) If you want to do something different to makeup you can draw pictures on your tape- I drew this christmas tree for a christmas party

5) I would spend more time on the eyes and lips than the face as it will help draw away from the face and help to draw attention to your eyes or lips instead of the tube.

6) Most of all HAVE FUN!!!

MAC Lipstick Wishlist

Sometimes it is fun to dream about what you would buy if you had the money- its like online shopping without the spending. So I thought it would be fun to share the lipsticks from MAC that I would love to own. I only have 4 things from MAC and I probably won't ever get all of these things but it is fun to dream!

If you have experience with any of these products please let me know if it is worth the splurge. I was also thinking of making this a series what do you think about that?



Hot Gossip:  This is such a pretty easy pink that I think I would get a lot of use out off it has that pop of pink without being over the top and I think it would go with a lot of different eye looks

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Creme in your Coffee:  This is a really nice brownish nude that I think looks fantastic on a lot of skin tones- this would be a really easy throw on with anything sort of lip stick

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Ravishing: I am not usually into orange lip sticks but there is something about this one that I really love!

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Crosswires: Once again I am not really into reds but this looks like a really easy to wear red and it looks beautiful on everyone I have seen it on.

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Russian Red: This looks like such a gorgeous classic red I really want to get into wearing reds more. I think they look gorgeous on other people but I am never to sure about it on myself. 

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Amorous: This is such a pretty dark mauve/purple it is so pretty and I love these sort of colours of me.

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Brave: I love this lipstick it is like a muted pink it is gorgeous. I think that it would be such a staple in my collection

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Velvet Teddy: This is meant to be the lipstick that Kylie Jenner wears and while I don't really care about that but it is like the perfect brown nude. I am really hoping to get this sometime soon

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Angel: The next lip colour that I really want is Angel it is a really popular pink colour. I don't really know if it will suit me but it looks so pretty in other people.

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Brick-O-La: This colour is a gorgeous orangey-red colour it looks gorgeous and easy to pull off

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See Sheer: This is such a pretty coral colour that I think would be easy to wear, I want to dip my toes into more colour but also don't want to look like a clown so I think this would be a good start.

Benefit Boxed Blushes Review

Today I am going to review the Benefit Boxed Blushes. I love these and I own most of the blushes in the line so I thought I would review them as I use them pretty much everyday, they are pretty much the only blushes  I use.

First lets talk about the packaging. The packaging on all of them is very cute and functional, it is a little bulky though so it may not be ideal for travel. It has a brush with all of them that is actually useable!!

Next lets talk about the formula- the formula is pretty much the same throughout all of the blushes. It is very smooth feeling, it is pigmented enough to go on easily but without being so pigmented that it is hard to not look like a clown!! I really think that this formula is one of the best blush formulas I have ever used,

They are $51 AUD from Myers but there is a lot of product for the price and it would take you a long time to use it up!

Now lets talk about all the different colours.

1. Hoola- This one is a bronzing powder that is a colour that would be very versatile. It doesn't make you look orange at all. It is also a pure matte colour which makes  it perfect for contouring

2. Coralista- this blush is a warm coral pink colour that looks great on everyone- it is fantastic for everyday and goes great with pretty much every eye look

3. Dandelion- I don't own this one so I can't say much about this from personal experience but the website says:

• It is a sheer ballerina pink face colour
• Has a hint of shimmer
• Can sweep on checks as a soft blush or dust all over face as a brightening face powder

4. Hervana- this is a orchid blossom blush that is a mix of 4 colours which according to the website are "shell, peach, rose and berry. It is such a gorgeous colour and it looks great on a few different skin tones.  I absolutely love it.

5.  Dallas- I use this one a lot especially on days when I am not wearing a lot of makeup and when I don't know what blush will go with my eye makeup. It gives your complexion a natural looking glow. You can either use it as a blush or all over to give a "sun kissed" look.

6. Rockateur- This is my favourite out of all of them, I wear this one most days. It is described as a rose gold colour which it sort of is, it has very fine gold shimmer through it but it doesn't look over the top. If you are going to buy one of these this is the one I would recommend. 

7. Sugarbomb- I don't own this one so I can't talk from personal experience but this is what they say on the website:

• It is a mix of 4 shades: peach, soft plum, pink and rose

Bella Bamba- this one is a limited edition blush but you can still get it in a set on Benefits US website- if you purchase $125AUD (which is easy to go) you get free international shipping. 

This is a gorgeous watermelon pink colour with a decent amount of shimmer. It is such a pretty colour that really brightens up your face.

Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed this! Please comment below your favourite benefit blush or any blush and feel free to share! It really helps me out.

Top 5 Cheek Products

Today I am going to tell you about my favourite cheek products.

1. Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle:

I absolutely love this highlighter it is so nice and it looks so nice on the cheeks, I also love to use this as a eyeshadow. I wouldn't usually spend so much money (AUD $47) on a highlighter but this one is definitely worth it.

2. Benefit Dallas Boxed Blush:

This blush is incredibly easy to wear mauve blush and it looks very natural on the cheeks, you can use it to bronze up the face (not so much to contour) and it is also a great eyeshadow blending colour so it is a great one to take when you travel!!

3. Benefit Bella Bamba Boxed Blush:

This is a sweet pink colour with a little bit of a sheen and sparkle through it but not in a overpowering way so it is easy to pull off. I feel like this one looks really nice on light skin tones.

4. Natio Mineral Blush in Pink Apples:

This is a really nice pinky/purple colour and it is so nice, it looks fantastic on. It does have quite a bit of shimmer so if you don't like shimmer I would definitely stay away from it but so long as you don't overdo it it is great- also you don't need to add a highlighter on top so it saves a step!

5. Benefit Rockatour Boxed Blush:

This blush is probably my favourite blush of all time. I think it is so pretty and easy to wear if I don't know what blush to wear this one is the one I reach for

Thank you so much for reading- I hope this helped you out! Should I do a whole top 5 series? And what products would you like me to do?

Top 5 Lip Products

Today I am going to talk to you about my top 5 favourite lip products! This was a really hard one for me to narrow it down.

1. MAC Matte Lipstick in Mehr:

This lipstick is so pretty! It is incredibly easy to pull off I think that a range of skin colours. It is a very comfortable matte and stays a long time.

2. MAC Lustre Lipstick in Plumful:

 This lipstick is a really pretty, wearable purple. It is a colour that does not look over the top and it is very moisturising. The only complaint I have is that it wears off incredibly easily as it is a lustre formula.

3. NYX Butter Gloss in Vanilla Creme Pie:

I love all of the NYX butter glosses they are incredibly comfortable on the list and it doesn't wear off too easily either. My favourite colour is Vanilla Creme Pie as its very wearable and you can wear it over anything

4. Revlon Lipbutter in 001 Pink Truffle:

This is a very comfortable formula, the colour is a brownish pinky colour. It is so natural that even on days when I am not wearing makeup I can throw it on as a lip balm and it doesn't look strange against my bear face

5.  Colour Sensational Lipstick in Pink Wink:

This colour is also very comfortable I find that it lasts a long time and the pink colour is one that isn't super natural but not too out there either.

Benefit Products Overview

I already have a post on the benefit boxed blushes but I own a lot of other benefit products so I thought that I would review the other products I own for you.

1. Benetint- This is a rose tinted stain for lips and cheeks. When I was researching for this post I found a interesting fact: "It was originally created for an exotic dancer in the 1970's). I don't really like any of the tints as I find them hard to blend out and they leave dots on your face which is not a good look!

2. Posietint- Poppy Pink stain for lips and cheeks

3. Cha Cha Tint- A mango tinted stain for lips and cheeks. I really like wearing this one under the Coralista Blush

4. Girl Meets Pearl- This is a Soft Golden Pink Liquid Pearl Luminizer. This is such a pretty highlight its also a really nice highlight to wear under powder highlights

5. Sunbeam- This is the same formula as the 'tints'. I find that I have the same problem with it leaving dots on my face and it also would suit darker skin tones better- I want to get the high beam highlight.

6. Porefessional Face Primer- this is the only primer that I feel actually works. It is a silicone feeling primer that really does a good job of minimising your pores. It is also oil free.

7. That Gal Brightening Primer- its a pink coloured primer that does a really good job of brightening when I have had a bad night and need to look awake I use it.

8. They're Real Mascara- I love this mascara I use it a lot, it is great for the bottom lashes too. I also find that the NYX Le Chick Flick Mascara works pretty much the same though

So please let me know in the comments your favourite benefit products and if you enjoyed this please share as it helps me out!

Makeup Roundup #1 Monday 14th to Sunday 20th

I have decided to start recording the makeup I wear so that I can share with you my opinions of the products and the finished look so here is the first in my new Makeup Roundup Series


Monday 14th:

Foundation: Loreal Infalliable Pro Matte in 22 Radiant Beige (this is such a gorgeous long-lasting  foundation but I think I have a shade too dark)

Concealer: LA Girl Pro Conceal H.D Concealer in GC972 (this is a gorgeous concealer that has great coverage but looks really natural)

Powder (s): Under my eyes I used the Banana shade from the Australis ACONTOUR palette which gives a really nice highlighted effect and on the rest of my face I used the Rimmel Lasting Finish Powder Foundation in 003 Silky Beige- this is really nice it adds extra coverage without looking cakey.

Contour:  I used a contour colour from the Australis ACONTOUR palette. I used the middle cool tone colour.

Blush: For my blush I used the Benefit Rockatour boxed blush which is by far my favourite blush of all time

Highlight: I used the MAC Soft and Gentle highlighter which is my favourite highlight

Eyeshadow Base: I used the NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk which really helps to make the colours on your eyes stand out

Eyeshadow: For my eyeshadow I used the Stila Nouveau Natural Eyeshadow palette which is a beautiful palette

Mascara: I used the NYX Le Chick Flick M

My Favourite Youtubers

Today I want to share my favourite you tubers from various categories: vloggers, health and beauty

Vloggers:

1. Join the Jacksons: They are a family of 5 who are very sweet and real! They daily vlog. They are from Australia and have really positive messages on their channel
What I recommend to watch first: Crashing And Burning... (31.05.15- Day 516)

2. Shaylee Daily: Shaylee Daily is a christian family vlogging channel. Shaylee is an amazing person and mother, they are worship pastors and have very positive and inspiring messages. Eden their daughter is just adorable and Shaylee is pregnant. David has incredible messages and always seems to talk about things that I need to hear.
What I recommend to watch first: WORSHIP WITH THE MEURERS | "From The Inside Out"

3. Truly Blessed with Four Littles: This family is such a wonderful inspiring family. They are christians and they have 2 beautiful daughters of their own and also adopted 2 gorgeous special needs boys. they show daily life with special needs and I really enjoy their channel
What I recommend to watch first: SUNDAY Q and A

4. Haylee and Family: Haylee is a amazing mum- she had a very traumatic birth and almost died. Her channel has a lot of different types of videos and I love watching her, Randy and her daughter Hazzel.
What I recommend to watch first: Teen: Labor And Delivery Story!

5. Harris Family Journey: Bonnie is a single mother to twin girls Hannah and Hailey- the girls were born early and have had a lot of medical issues, especially Hannah she just got her trach removed. Bonnie is such an amazing mum. I love watching them.
What I recommend to watch first: My Complicated Twin Pregnancy

6. the ginger mommy diaries Shay is such a incredible mother, she not only cares for her son Josh with autism but also her mum who has ALS. She is such a sweet person and has been so kind to me! She really inspires me.
What I recommend you watch first:  Dear Fat Shamers | EVERY Body is BEAUTIFUL

Health:

1. The Frey Life: I didn't know which section to put this in. The Frey Life are a daily vlogging couple but Mary has cystic fibrosis so it shows the ups and downs of life with CF. They are very positive and funny and their motto is to laugh everyday.
What I recommend to watch first: Q&A - ARE WE HAVING KIDS?!?

2. Kelly Patricia: I love Kelly and I am lucky enough to say I know her (through social media) I love her videos and they definitely inspire me when my health is poor.
What I recommend to watch first: Making Invisible Illnesses VISIBLE


Beauty:

1. Tati aka Glam Life Guru:  I love Tati she is fantastic. She does fantastic reviews and makeup tutorials and I really look up to her and hope that one day my makeup skills are as good as hers!
What I recommend to watch first: DAYTIME GLAM | Talk-Thru MAKEUP Tutorial

2. Lipgloss Leslie: Leslie is such an amazing person and I am lucky enough to be able to call her a friend. She is funny and I love her videos she has fantastic reviews and you know that you are getting her real opinion on products. She is funny and is just someone who makes you smile whenever you watch them. She makes you feel like you are sitting in her room drinking a coffee and talking about
makeup.
What I recommend to watch first: Sunset Revealed 2 Tutorial!
 3. Goo Roo Beauty: I love this channel, Jodi is from perth (like me) and does such great makeup reviews. She seems like such a lovely person- I hope to one day meet her
What I recommend to watch first: ONE BRAND Tutorial: Benefit Cosmetics
 4.Bailey B: Bailey does fantastic reviews- they are quick with amazing information and her makeup tutorials are also fantastic.
What I recommend to watch first: LORAC Unzipped Gold Palette Tutorial | Bailey B.

5. Beauty Broadcast Express: Emily has fantastic reviews, she also has other channels but I chose this channel because of the fantastic reviews.
What I recommend to watch first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N628-EP34Y

6. Beauty Life Michelle: Michelle has fantastic reviews and I love her videos. She has fantastic makeup tutorial and I love her personality!
What I recommend to watch first: Talk Through MAC Cosmetics Makeup Tutorial | Burgundy x 9 Eyeshadow Palette | Beauty.Life.Michelle

7. Beauty with Brittany XO: I love Brittany's videos she is fantastic and she does fantastic makeup tutorials. Her personality makes her videos very enjoyable to watch.
What I recommend to watch first: GRWM Early Birthday Celebration (Makeup & Hair)

8.Coffee Break With Dani: Dani does fantastic videos and it really does feel like you are just having a coffee with a friend she does fantastic videos. I like her top 5 videos in particular.
What I recommend to watch first: Top 5 Series | Highlighters

9. Beauty with Emily Fox: I absolutely love Emily she has amazing skills and she also has fantastic hauls! She introduced me to a amazing service called glam bot.
What I recommend to watch first: Glambot Makeup Haul 2015 + Review

10. BRITTNEYLEESAUNDERS: I absolutely love Brittney she is so funny and she has been through a lot in her life. She talks about beauty but also about life!
What I recommend to watch first: Dear 'Dad'

11.Crystal Conte: I love Crystal she is so incredibly talented at makeup. She does such amazing tutorials and she has an amazing sense of style! I also love her personality
What I recommend to watch first:My Bridal Wedding Makeup Tutorial

12. JamiePaigeBeauty: I absolutely love Jamie she is so incredibly funny and she is one of the most talented people I "know" I really look up to her as a makeup artist
What I recommend to watch first:COLOURPOP LIPPIE STIX LIP SWATCHES ♡ | JamiePaigeBeauty

13. Jordan Bone: Jordan is just so incredible she was in a car accident and she is in a wheelchair and had to relearn to use her hands. Her makeup skills are so amazing and she is so incredibly talented. I really look up to her
What I recommend to watch first:MY BEAUTIFUL STRUGGLE

14. mallory1712: I absolutely love Mallory- not only is she amazing at makeup and does beauty videos but she is also christian and does Wednesday Wisdom videos which are incredibly inspiring to me, but if you are not christian her channel still has a lot to offer you.
What I recommend to watch first: MY TOP TEN FAVORITE LIPSTICKS OF ALL TIME!

15.txmommyofboys: I absolutely love this channel she does videos about makeup but her personality makes them very easy and fun to watch!
What I recommend to watch first:My Top 10 Blushes of LIFE!

Thank you for reading feel free to share this and tell me in the comments below who your favourite you tubers are!

Top 5 Eyeshadow Palettes

Today I am going to talk about my favourite eyeshadow palettes! I absolutely love eyeshadow it is probably my favourite makeup product to use. So here are my top 5:

1. Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette:

This is my favourite eyeshadow palette, it was the first high end eyeshadow palette I ever bought so there is some sentimental value for me as well as the colours are so versatile and pigmented. I have almost completely used up the colour Marzipan.

2. Lorac Pro Palette:

The Lorac Pro Palette is another one of my favourite palettes. I love that the palette is half mattes so if you want to do a all matte look you can. The colours are extremely pigmented and easy to blend and the shimmers are also really nice and they are very pigmented, I also love using them wet to make them more metallic.

3. Stila Eyes are the Window Palette in Mind:

I really like this palette it is an all matte palette with a range of cool and warm tones. It is a great palette to use alone or with other palettes.

4. Lorac Unzipped Gold Palette:

I really like this palette. The palette is mostly shimmers but there is enough mattes to compliment the look and darken up the outer corner without adding shimmer. My favourite colour is the champagne palette. I am going to do a review on this palette soon

5. Chi Chi Taupes and Bases Palette:

Okay I am cheating a little here hehe but they do technically come in a pack, there is 2 palettes but they complement each other really well, you can get them at target here in Australia. The Bases palette has some amazing lid colours while the Taupes palette has fantastic great outer lid colours and blending colours. I will do a review soon on these

Thank you so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed this post and maybe added some to your makeup wish list!

NYX Lip Product Overview

Today I want to talk about the NYX Lip products that I own, I think that lip products (such as the butter glosses) are what NYX is most known for, and for good reason...

First I want to tell you about the butter glosses:

This is what NYX says on their website:

Buttery soft and silky smooth, our scrumptious new Butter Lip Gloss tastes as sweet as a sugar cookie—and makes your lips look downright luscious. Swipe it on alone or over your favorite lipstick for creamy sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky.

I definitely agree that they are soft and smooth, they smell really nice (like cake!) but if you don't like scented lip products don't worry because it is not overbearing and you can't smell it once it is on. It is not sticky at all. They are definitely my favourite lip gloss formula. I really want to try the Intense Butter Glosses but they are not out in Australia yet- once I get my hand on them I will do a review. I have 3 of the shades:

The first shade is Strawberry Parfait (BLG01), this shade is really nice, you don't need a lipstick under it as with 2 coats it becomes opaque. This is a great pink shade and I wear it a lot

The next shade I have is Tiramisu (BLG07). This one is a really nice everyday colour, its one you can put on and know it will look good no matter what your other makeup looks like.

The final shade I have is Vanilla Creme Pie (BLG09), this one is definitely my favourite I wear it all the time! It is one that is a "my lips but better shade". It is also great to add on top of lipsticks.

So overall I would definitely recommend the butter glosses, I definitely want to get more shades in the future.

Next I will talk about the Mega Shine Lip Glosses. This is what NYX says on their website:

Kiss me quick! Our signature Mega Shine Lip Gloss delivers shine, moisture and softness and envelops lips with glistening color. The finish is both creamy and steamy and ensures knockout glamour. Available in 39 sinful shades.

I don't really enjoy this formula, I find that it feels very sticky, it is glossy but not as glossy as a lot of formulas out there. I don't like the smell, but it doesn't linger so that doesn't bother me too much. I find them uncomfortable on the lips and I don't wear it a lot because of that. I only have 1 shade so I can't be sure if it is just the shade I have but I think it is the formula.

So overall I do not recommend this formula. Please let me know if you have had a different experience with this formula!

Next I want to talk about the Soft Matte Lip Creams. This is what NYX says on their website:

Neither lipstick nor lip gloss, this matte lip cream is a new kind of lip color that goes on silky smooth and sets to a matte finish. Soft Matte Lip Cream is surprisingly durable and, unlike some matte lipstick formulas, also moisturising.

I definitely agree that it is a new sort of formula. It is unlike anything that I have ever tried before. I find that it is very comfortable, the shade I have can insinuate the dryness on your lips so I would recommend exfoliating your lips before hand. But they are very comfortable and they don't make your lips dry. 

The next product I want to talk about is the XTreme Lip Cream. This is what NYX says on their website:

Beautify your lips with this velvety rich lip cream that provides extreme pigmentation with a silky and glossy finish. This lip cream is a hybrid of lipstick and lip gloss with intense pigmentation all-in-one. Complete your head-turning look with the variety of luscious colors.

I find that they are very pigmented but I have a light shade and I feel like it looks very strange on me, maybe it would look better on darker skin tones. I really don't like the way that it looks. It has a thick feeling on the lips which I don't enjoy.

The shade I have is XLC11 Nude Peach:

So I think that I would recommend these but not the lighter shades unless you have a darker skin tone. Please tell me if you have tried this formula and what your experience was.

The next product I want to talk about is the Extra Creamy Round Lipsticks. This is what NYX says on their website:

NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick is our classic lipstick for all occasions. The mineral-based emollient formula offers a beautiful velvet texture, saturated color and it resists wear and smudging. It’s your go-to lipstick. From Pure Nude to Pink Lyric to Chic Red, Round Lipstick is available in a jaw-dropping variety of shades.

I think that this is a comfortable formula, I have a dark colour and I find that that particular colour can be very patchy. I can't be sure if it is the colour or the formula as I don't own any other colours. I find that I have to put on a lot to have a even application. I am very curious to try another colour to know whether it is the colour or the formula.

The final product that I want to talk about is the Butter Lipsticks, here is what NYX says on their website:

Pamper your lips with a hydrating kiss of smooth Butter Lipstick in 22 luxurious shades. The delicate texture of satin fused with the high color saturation creates an even finish on lips that’s long-wearing and beautiful.

I really enjoy these, they feel very comfortable and nourishing but they are not very long lasting. I don't personally mind reapplying but if you do you may not enjoy them.  

I have 2 shades the first is BLS03 Snow Cap which is a really pretty nude:

The next one is BLS14 Taffy which is a really pretty pink:

Thank you so much for reading. Please leave any comments or suggestions below.

Revlon Overview

I have tried a few things from Revlon but the things I have the most of, and keep on buying from them is their lip products they are amazing and I really enjoy them.

I use their diamond lust eyeshadows which are incredibly glittery which is definitely not something for everyday but when you want something glam on your eyes these are the ones to go for. I have 2 shades-

100 Celestial Silver

This shade is very nice it is also a very topper shade so if you feel like you need more glitter its a great one to use.

110 Starry Pink

This shade is beautiful and definitely my favourite it has a gorgeous pink and silver duo chrome which I definitely enjoy. This shade I definitely get more use out of than the first shade. 

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Now lets get onto the lip products:

The first product is the Revlon Matte Balms

This is what they say on their website:

• Medium buildable velvety colour payoff
• 10 Velvety matte shades
• Classic peppermint fragrance
• Triple Moisture Complex of Shea, Mango and Coconut Butter
• Moisturising polymers and light esters for comfort and hydration

These are really enjoyable- they definitely have a medium, build able colour payoff and they are definitely matte. They smell of peppermint- I am not usually someone who notices smells but the peppermint smell can be overwhelming when you are applying, but once its on your lips its not bad at all.  They are a lot more comfortable than a lot of Matte lipsticks but I definitely would not call them hydrating. 

These are the Matte balms I have:

Showy- showy is a nice blue toned pink which I really like, sometimes I find it too bright for my skin tone personally but it is still a beautiful shade but if i wear it I have to plan my makeup look around it- excuse the sloppiness of the lip swatch but I had been lip swatching all night!

Showy

The next shade I have is Sultry. This shade is definitely my favourite! Its a very pretty brownie pink that definitely is a bit more sultry than normal brownie pinks. 

Sultry

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The next type of lip products I have from Revlon is the Lacquer balm. This is what makeup I only have one of the shades. The only shade I have is called Vivacious, it is a very pretty pink that almost looks red I wore it a lot around christmas time.

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Then I have Colourburst Lip Butter. I looked on their website and it was down at the time so I couldn't find what they say about them but they are a very moisturising lipstick. They don't have long wearing time but that is okay because they are very easy to reapply. These are the shades I have:

001 Pink Truffle

I love this colour it is so easy to wear and its one that you can throw on with any eye look and they look amazing. 

027 Juicy Papaya

I love this colour! I get so much wear out of it it is like a very easy to wear coral.

053 Pink Sorbet

This is a really nice hot pink colour. It is a easy to wear hot pink that doesn't look too out there which I like.

063 Wild Watermelon

This is such a nice red colour I really love it. It also isn't too out there which I look for in a lip colour.

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Next I will talk about the lipgloss. I only have 1 of them but I really don't like it. The formula is pretty horrid, it feels sticky on my lips which I like but the colour I have has a lot of glitters in it which you can feel on the lips. From the tube I didn't think it would be like that. Here is the colour I have. I will have to try and buy another one so that I can tell whether it is the  colour or the formula. 

210 Pinkissmo

 The final product I have is the Colourstay Moisture Stain I only have 1 of the shades but the one that I love. The formula is amazing and it does last forever.

001 India Intrigue (P.S sorry about my terrible application this was the last one I swatched)

Thank you so much for reading. Please leave any comments or suggestions down below.

Maybelline Colour Tattoos

Today I would like to review the Maybelline Colour Tattoos.

First I will tell you what Maybelline says on my website
Why You'll Love It

Dare to wear 24HR shadow.
• Ink technology creates 24HR wear shadow for our most intense, long-lasting colour saturation
• Cream formula glides on without creasing and keeps colour vibrant
• Ophthalmologist-tested. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers

They are my favourite cream shadows. They don't irritate my eyes at all and they never crease on me so what they say on their website is definitely true. They are incredibly pigmented and long wearing, they are very easy to blend I can do it with my fingers but usually I will use a fluffy brush. I either use them or on their own or as a base. I am someone who loves using a lot of products and experimenting but if I am in a hurry I can use them on their own and be very happy with my look.
I have 2 of the metal finish, my favourite is Inked in Pink:

Barely Branded (70)

Inked in Pink (55)

Then I have 3 of the regular formula, they are just as good as the metal formula, my favourite in this finish would be Bad to the Bronze:

Bad to the Bronze (25)

Tough as Taupe (35) 

Edgy Emerald (50)

Thank you for reading. Is there any other shades you think I should try? Please leave any questions, suggestions or comments below! 

The Colossal Volum Express Cat Eyes Waterproof Version

Today I want to review a Maybelline mascara before it goes to makeup heaven (I have used it for 10 months now so it is starting to dry out and you are only meant to keep it for 3 months)

The only mascara I have ever used from Maybelline is The Colossal Volum Express Cat Eyes, Waterproof version.

This is what Maybelline says on their website:

Colossal lashes go fully feline in one stroke.

• Lush Collagen formula and claw brush fill out lashes up to 8 x the volume with fabulous cat-like corners, instantly. It's wild!

This mascara does not transfer on to my lid which is fantastic, it give the eyes great volume but it can leave the lashes looking very spidery which is not a look I really like. But it does build very quickly. I also really like the wand it is fantastic for the lower lash line. It also doesn't dry out fast so you can get a lot of use out of it!

I do recommend this mascara just be weary if you don't like the spidery lash look but I think it is a fantastic mascara and it makes me want to try more Maybelline mascaras. Is there any that you love? Or that you would like to see me review? Please leave any comments, questions or suggestions below. Thank you for reading!

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

Today I will be review the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. When I first got it I thought it was amazing, but as I used it more I realised I didn't like it quite as much as I thought I did.

I find that it doesn't cover much, I have pretty good skin but I still have to go over with concealer in some spots, so if you have redness etc I don't think this would work for you. Even with primer it doesn't last for a long time and it doesn't hold on to any blush etc so buy the end of the day I may as well have not put anything on

First I applied it with a brush. When applied with a brush it looks incredibly streaky. I had to go over it with my fingers so that you couldn't see the streaks.

The brush I used

How I applied it

Half Done

Then I used a beauty blender on the other side this looked a lot better. It is my favourite way to apply it.

Finished

Beauty Blender

Hope that this helps you. Please comment with any questions or suggestions! Thank you

Maybelline Lip Product Overview

Today I want to do a overview of all of the Maybelline lip products that I own, show you them with lip swatches and let you know what I think of them. I probably have more lip products from Maybelline than I do anything else. 

First I will talk about the Baby Lip balms. 

Here is what Maybelline says on their website: 

Why You'll Love It

No more basic lip balm

• The secret: Exclusive lip renew formula

• Protects and moisturizes for a full 8 hours

• After 1 week*, lips are visibly renewed, virtually reborn

• 6 varieties

I really don't like these I don't feel like they do anything for my lips. They rub off very easily. I would choose a nivea lip balm or similar instead of this. I usually just put paw paw cream on my lips which really hydrates them- especially after doing lip swatches!

Next I want to talk about the colour whispers. I couldn't find any information about them on their website, but I don't think they have been discontinued as they are still all in stores here in Australia. I find that they are very comfortable, their packaging is fantastic and they click shut so their is no worry about them bursting open in your handbag! They look really nice, they are more subtle they do have ones that are colourful so it is easier to ease into colour with these. I have 3 of them:

Pink Bombshell (285)

Pink Bombshell Lip Swatch

Strike a Rose (290)

Strike a Rose lip swatch

105 A Plum Prospect

A plum prospect lip swatch

I have one of the Colour Drama Velvet Lip Pencils in Love My Pink.

This is what Maybelline says on their website:

Why You'll Love It

• Our slim pencil packs double the pigments of ordinary lipstick.
• Contours and fills lips.
• Nourishing oils enrich our formula for a smooth semi-matte, velvet finish.

It is very comfortable I really love this colour and I wear it a lot. It is also very pigmented and easy to use. I really want to pick up some more colours. These are said to be a dupe for the Nars Velvet Lip Pencils, I don't own any of them so I can't comment on that but when they are a quarter of the price I think its a great deal!

Colour Drama Love My Pink (130)

Love My Pink lip swatch

Next I want to talk about the Colour Elixir, everyone went crazy when they first came out! So naturally I went and bought one of the colours.

This is what Maybelline says on their Website:

Why You'll Love It

A SECRET RTIO OF CONCENTRATES
• POLISHED SHINE SERUM provides a lacquer effect
• POTENT COLOUR EXTRACT for saturated colour
• CONCENTRATED BALM wraps lips in cushiony comfortREVOLUTIONARY PLUSH LEAF SHAPE APPLICATOR
• Provides high charge of colour and coverage
• Ultra-precise tip ensures even application
• Plush fibres for the smoothest feel

I find that they are very sticky and a bit uncomfortable on the lips, they do have some pigment but I don't find that they "provide a high charge of colour and coverage". I do quite enjoy the applicator. I don't quite understand what all the hype was about, they are just a glorified lip gloss in my opinion. So I would recommend that you save your money and spend it on a different product. 

Sorry about the bad quality photo- I took this at night
Hibiscus Haven (085)

Next I want to talk about the one Colour Sensational Vivids colour that I have.

This is what Maybelline Says on their Website:

Why You'll Love I

Be bright and gorgeous.

• Exclusive Vivid colours are brighter
• Honey nectar formula nourishes lips

I find that these are very comfortable and definitely have bright colours! I love how they look. They last a long time. I don't have much to say about them because I love it so much! I would highly recommend them. 

Lip Swatch

The final lipstick is my favourite it is a Colour Sensational Lip Colour this is what Maybelline says no their website:

Why You'll Love It

Fall in love with colour, all over again:
• Crisper colour from pure pigments
• Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar
• Lip colour so rich, so stunning…it’s sensational
• 35 captivating shades

I definitely agree that it is pigmented and very creamy. They are very long wearing and comfortable. The colour itself is very comfortable. I love it and use it a lot.

105 Pink Wink

I hope that you enjoyed this post sorry if it was very long but I had a lot to talk about and I thought putting it all into one post would be the best way. Please leave any questions, comments or recommendations thanks for reading.