The Balm Manizer Sisters Palette!

ISo I'm going to start things off with a review on The Balm Manizer Sisters Palette. I think that this palette was limited edition at Christmas time which is really annoying because its such a good palette to buy if you want to try all of The Balms Lumanizers! Although you can still get each of these highlighters individually so I will be giving you my thoughts on them!

 

 

 This has a nice cardboard packaging which is quite sturdy and its also very thin which makes it really good for travelling. The pan sizes in this palette are a lot smaller than the pans when you buy them individually but seriously.. how often do you finish a highlighter? If you can get your hands on this specific palette I would definitely recommend it so you can try all 3 highlighters! 

 

 

The actual highlighters I have to say are amazing. The Mary-Lou Manizer is a cult favourite in the beauty world and I can see why! If you like that strong, pigmented, in your face highlight then this is the highlight for you although you can apply it lightly for a nice sheen. Its very shimmery but its also very fine so its not chunky at all and just looks very smooth on the skin, with this I hit the highest points of the face which is on top of the cheekbones, down the nose, cupids bow and maybe a little on the forehead and the chin if your feeling extra glowy!

The Cindy-Lou Manizer is a very beautiful pinky highlight which I don't use to highlight like the mary-lou because it has too much pink in it for me, so instead I use this as a blush topper, I just sweep it on top of any matte blush I like to give it a nice sheen and an extra glow. This highlight is not as shimmery as the first one but it still leaves you with a really nice glow!

The Betty-Lou Manuizer is a bronzy toned highlight which would look gorgeous as a normal highlight on deeper skin tones but I what I tend to use it for is on top of my bronzer for added glow. A lot of people would stay away from shimmery bronzer, but with the right look I think it looks really nice to have that extra bronzy glow all over. This highlight I would say is just as shimmery as the Mary-Lou but still very fine and really beautiful!

I also think that all of these highlighters look amazing as eyeshadows because they are super pigmented and shimmery so you can use them all over your face! If you are planning on getting any of these highlighters I would definitely recommend them because they are truly gorgeous and they definitely live up to the hype!

 

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Makeup Menu #4 - Winter

 The Makeup Menu is back and I'm going to show you how you can create a very winter appropriate look! I tried to keep a balance between highend and drugstore products so I hope you like it!

To begin with for the base I have the Lancome Teint Idol Ultra 24H Foundation, this foundation is extremely flawless on the skin and also quite full coverage! I did a review on it (here) so you can check that out if you fancy! It does last a very long time and it is a demi - matte finish which I quite like in the winter. Also for concealer I opted for the Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer, I have just been loving this concealer so much recently because it always looks flawless under the eyes and the coverage is amazing, so you've probably gathered now that I do like my more full coverage looks for the winter! I also have a review on this (here)! For blush an obvious choice for me would be the Maxfactor Creme Puff Blush in Gorgeous Berries because it's just that perfect berry, winter colour that a little flush of on the cheeks would look beautiful!

Now for the eyes I have chosen the Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 Palette because it has some lovely cool toned neutrals in there that would be perfect to create any smokey eye with, It's my go-to everyday Palette for the winter! Also to go on the eyes is the Soap&Glory Smoulder Kohl Pencil Eyeliner in Black, this is a very pigmented eyeliner and I would put this on the waterline and also along the Lash line then smudge it out a bit to create a more smokey look!

Lastly for the lips I have the NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Absolute Red, this colour goes beautifully with the cool toned eyes and it just pulls the whole look together! I feel like dark red lips are very suited for winter nights! 

So they are all the products I would typically use on a day to day basis for the winter!

What are your go-to products for the winter?

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November Favourites!

This year has gone so fast! It's basically December already and I can't wait for the holiday's, so it's time for me to share my favourites of this month!

Firstly, I have the Loreal Lumi Magique Foundation. I have found myself reaching for this nearly every single day this month because it gives me the perfect glowy but super natural base which I absolutely love, it is nearly undetectable on the skin and on me this lasts very well on a normal day. I can't say enough good about this foundation right now!

Next I have the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara, this Mascara is all sorts of amazing. It lengthens, separates, volumises and just makes your lashes look super fluttery and dreamy. This is definitely one I would recommend to everyone so if your looking for a new mascara, try this one!

I also have a nail polish I've been loving which is the Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Polish in Peachella. I know it's autumn going on to winter but I still cannot get enough of the bright corally summer colours on my nails. I've worn this nail polish so much recently and it lasts a good week on my nails as well which is obviously a bonus! I apply just 2 coats of this for an opaque finish and I just love this!

Lastly I have been loving Maybelline Brow Drama in Dark Brown. My eyebrows have a tendency to go wild throughout the day so this definitely does the job at keeping them in place all day and most importantly they don't make my brows feel hard and crispy. The colour in it does help to fill in slightly all the little tiny sparse areas and makes it look all one!

That concludes all my favourite for this month!

What are yours?

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