FRIDAY FIVE: PAYDAY BEAUTY WISH LIST

Ugh. January. I sometimes feel like I may be the only person who wishes that you didn’t get paid a week or so earlier in December, but I’m pretty sure most people understand that “it’s been five and a half weeks, hurry up and get here already” feeling when it comes to January’s pay day.

Here are the items making their way onto my “Must Purchase” list for the end of the month… Payday wishlist January

  1. Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer Mattifying Primer, £13 here
    I actually don’t know why I haven’t got around to buying this yet. It’s been on my list of things to try for months now. My obsession with all things mattifying is a pretty serious one so I have high hopes for this.
  2. M.A.C Eyeshadow Pro Palette Refill Pans in Brun and Wedge, £10 each here
    These two have been on my list for a while now, plus it’ll complete my Pro Palette so… Obviously an essential purchase 😉
  3. Top Ford Lips & Boys Lipsticks, £27 each here
    Obviously I’m not going to buy all fifty of these lipsticks because that would be ridiculous. Or would it…?
    There are, however, so many gorgeous shades that narrowing down which to get is tricky. On the list of potentials are Giocomo, Drake, Alejandro, Collin, Malik, Egon, Luciano, Jake, Henry and Roberto. I think somebody needs to stage an intervention.
  4. Becca Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop, £32 here
    Because it is clearly highlighting perfection and I need it!
  5. NIOD Photography Fluid, £20 here
    Let’s just acknowledge that I have no self control and am a sucker for a good blogger recommended product. But when people are claiming it’s like an Instagram filter for your face then what’s a girl to do?!

2015 BEAUTY FAVOURITES

2015 Beauty Favourites

So many products, so little time… Here’s my round-up of my favourite products from 2015:

MAKEUP → 2015 makeup favourites.jpg

PRIMER Dermalogica Oil Free Matte SPF30
available here

FOUNDATION Dior DiorSkin AirFlash Spray Foundation – 201 Linen
available here

CONCEALER Maybelline Instant Anti-age Eraser Eye Concealer – Light
available here

SETTING POWDER Bourjois Healthy Balance Unifying Powder – Vanille
available here

BRONZER Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder
available here

BLUSH MAC Mineralize Blush – Warm Soul
available here

BROWS Soap & Glory Archery 2 in 1 Brow Pencil – Hot Chocolate
available here

EYELINER Inika Certified Organic Eyeliner – Coco
available here

EYESHADOW BY TERRY Ombre Blackstar – Bronze Moon
available here

MASCARA Dior Diorshow Mascara – Black
available here

LIPGLOSS ModelCo Lip Lacquer in “Morocco”
available here

LIPSTICK MAC Lustre Lipstick in “Plumful”
available here

PALETTE Anastasia Beverly Hill Pro Series Contour Kit – Light/Medium
available here

MAKE UP TOOL Beauty Blender Sponge
› available here
›› My REVIEW here
SKINCARE → 2015 skincare favouritesCLEANSER Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
available here

EXFOLIATING TONER Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner
available here

HYDRATING TONER Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner
available here

MOISTURISER Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream
available here
›› My REVIEW here

OVERNIGHT TREATMENT Sunday Riley Good Genes
available here
›› My REVIEW here
BODY → 2015 body favouritesCLEANSER Aesop Body Cleanser – Geranium Leaf
available here

EXFOLIATER Sister & Co Raw Coconut & Activated Charcoal Sugar Scrub
available here

MOISTURISER Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser – Cocoa
available here

SELF TAN St. Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse – Medium
available here
HAIR → 2015 hair favourites

SHAMPOO Sachajuan Volume Shampoo
available here

CONDITIONER Redken Body Full Light Conditioner
available here

STYLING PRODUCT Show Beauty Divine Thickening Mist
available here

HAIRSPRAY Toni & Guy Glamour Firm Hold Hairspray
available here

 

I’ve added links to reviews of products that I’ve already done but let me know if you’d like to see reviews of any of these products that don’t have them and I’ll aim to get those done ASAP.

What were your favourite products in 2015?

FRIDAY FIVE: HIGH END BEAUTY CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

High End Beauty Christmas Wishlist

These are the items making their way onto my Christmas Wishlist…

  1. Sunday Riley Good Genes, £85, available here
  2. Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder, £32, available here
  3. Tom Ford Lipstick, £38, available here
  4. M.A.C Cool Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette, £65, available here
  5. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, £70, available here

What items are making it onto your Christmas Beauty Wishlist?

SEPHORA MINI HAUL

Sephora HaulDo three items count as a haul? Thought not…

Anyway, on my trip to France last week I popped into Sephora to help ease my withdrawal symptoms until I get to the US next year (because Sephora’s in Europe are NOT the same as Sephora’s in the US. True fact.) and can do some serious damage.

In truth, I probably would have bought more had the Sephora that I went to not had such terribly rude staff however once a make-up addict, always a make-up addict and it turns out I’ll put up with a lot to feed my addiction.

Sephora Haul Products

I picked up two of the Sephora Cream Lip Stains €10.95 (approx £8.50) in the shades 01 Always Red and 06 Pink Souffle.

I love the Sephora lip stains; they’re la ong lasting, highly pigmented cream that sets to a lightweight lip stain and, as they have avocado oil in them, a great option for a matte look that doesn’t dry out the lips.

Sephora Cream Lip Stain Swatches

Always Red is a repurchase and I adore it. It’s a classic, bold true red in a perfect matte finish. Pink Souffle is a great everyday option, although it does come up as a brighter pink on my lips than the swatch so I think I may try it with a little foundation over my lips first to get a truer version of the colour when I wear this.

I also picked up a mini version of the Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder €14.50 (approx £11.25) because who can resist products in travel size?! I’ve only tried this once so far but I’ll post a review once I’ve used it a little more.