So it’s time for August favourites! This month I got a lot of new products and here are those that I loved the most.
1 and 2 – Illamasqua’s Precision Inks in Abyss (deepest black) and Alchemy (antique gold). It’s easy to use them, the colours are rich and pigmented and they stay on forever. You can read the detailed review and see the swatches here.
3.Guerlain KissKiss Gloss in Crystal Pearl 800, shimmering iridescent pink.
I’ve been using this gloss all the time and got a lot of compliments and so many people asked me about the colour. Pale sparkly pinks are my favourite lip glosses so no wonder that I like this one so much. The formula is quite thick and moisturizing. Keep in mind that it’s a scented gloss. Crystal Pearl is beyond gorgeous and it reminds me of my favourite gloss of all times – Mica by Chanel. Detailed review coming later.
4. Rouge Bunny Rouge Decadent Duos Joys and Desires in Rumba Cubana.
This is a nice product which is a liquid blush and a lip gloss. I love multi-purpose travel friendly products and this is one of them. The lip gloss is lovely but the blush is just amazing, I am totally in love. The formula is not heavy at all and it’s easy to
Read MoreTake a look at the new NARS Pure Matte lipsticks:
“BOLD. BRIGHT. PERFECTLY MATTE. This ultra-matte, super-rich lipstick provides high formula with the supple feel of a hydrating lip treatment. The formula includes ingredients that Mango Butter is added at levels known to provide additional comfort and moisture.”
There are 6 shades available:
- Volga, deep aubergine
- Bangkok, soft rose
- Tonkin, cinnamon plum
- Terre de Feu, black
I often like to look at different make-up looks for inspiration and I found this pretty look of Blake Lively aka Serena from Gossip Girl. Thought, I’d share what products were used to create it with you.
It’s quite an old photo and it is from Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala (3rd of May).
But this is such a beautiful summer look with bronzed eyes and fresh pink lips.
Some of the products that were used:
Face
- PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face Prep
- Beverly Hills Multiple Tint
Eyes
- PRO-PRIME Smudge
Check out the new palettes from NARS that are already available at
NARS Beautiful Life Lip & Cheek Palette, $55
Lips are luscious in stunning signature shades, while NARS Multiples create a radiant incandescence that is can go barely-there or everywhere. Features lipsticks in Sexual Healing, Honolulu Honey, Roman Holiday and Funny Face and Multiples in Orgasm and Copacabana, all in a limited-edition, sleek zippered compact.
NARS Only You Eye & Cheek Palette, $65
Eyes are electrified in shades that can go smoked, soft or smoldering. Pair with a luminous cheek for decidedly stunning effects. Features
Read MoreSo this my Face of the Day!
I was wearing hot pink lips and cheeks so I kept the eyes neutral. I’ve used matte brown eye shadows with grey eye liner instead of black to make it softer.
Please don’t make any comments about my brows, I plan to change the shape a bit so I don’t really pluck them right now.
Face
- Max Factor Second Skin foundation in Creamy Ivory (review and swatches).
- Make Up For Ever HD Powder
- BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Pearl (review coming soon)
- NARS blush in Mounia
- BECCA Creme Blush in Amaryllis (review coming soon)
- Benefit Hoola bronzer (review and swatches)
