Mad for Matte

So here I have elf’s eyeshadow palette in Mad for Matte.  As the name says, all shades are matte, which I love. 😁 I prefer matte eyeshadows in general, and would choose it any day over shimmery eyeshadows. Anyway, this palette has ten shades. What I love about this palette is that it has neutral colours but still has enough variation that you can get creative with it.

So I bought this one online at elf’s website for $10, which is such a steal. This palette has a sleek look to it and is travel friendly because of its size and packaging, and it also has a decent sized mirror. So the (neutral) variety is really great in my opinion. You can go from a simple eye look to a smoky eye using just these shades, which again, is convenient when you’re traveling.

Swatches:  All in all, I like the colours that comes with the palette. They apply smoothly and evenly, and they’re all pigmented with the exception of one. The shade I’m talking about is the very first colour on the far left of the photo (palette) which is that very light peachy-yellowy nude colour. It didn’t even show up when I swatched it, I don’t know if it was because it didn’t have a primer underneath, but still, you should be able to see it properly even without an eyeshadow primer. I was disappointed with that one because I would have loved to use that as a base shadow, and since every other shade swatched beautifully. So that’s a bit of a bummer, but at least it was just one of them, so I still recommend this palette, and again, for that price, it’s such a good deal. 👍🏼

Becca Radiant Glow

I have here the Becca Radiant Glow Collection.

The set includes a mini Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone, an undereye concealer, a liquid highlighter in Opal, and the Beach Tint Lip Shimmer in Raspberry/Opal.

I got this set from Ulta for $32, which for me is still a little pricey but not too bad nonetheless. I think it’s great if you want to try out some of these products without committing to buying the full size product. I also want to point out that you do get a good amount of the liquid and pressed highlighter, since you don’t need to use much because they are pigmented and will definitely last you a while.

Kiko Milano

That packaging. 😱😍 

When I saw this collection I immediately fell in love, of course, because of the packaging. I absolutely love the rose gold packaging! I decided to pick up three blushes, I got the shades Velvet Peach, Adorable Pink, and Treasure Rose. The main reason I got it is because I was very curious about the formula of this blush. I think it might be like the Maybelline bouncy blushes? Maybe? I haven’t swatched or used them because I wasn’t planning on using them just yet. I know, I know, why did I get these then? Well, I have too many blushes that are in use at the moment so I didn’t want to add more to it because I feel like I won’t be able to use up every single one, which I plan on doing. I just wanted to get them right away because this is a limited edition collection, so that’s my reason. ✌🏼️

I was also trying to compare these colours to some ColourPop blushes that I already own.

Velvet Peach is a very unique shade for me. I don’t have something in my collection quite like it. But the closest colour I could find that’s similar is Between the Sheets (by ColourPop). Velvet Peach is just more nude compared to Between the Sheets which has more pink in it.  

 Adorable Pink is almost the exact same colour as Never Been Kissed.  

And Treasure Rose is very similar to Cruel intentions.  

Becca Minis

How adorable are these?! 😍 I got this set for free from Ulta by purchasing a certain amount. It includes a bronzing skin perfector, a primer, the Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured in Opal, and the Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Opal. Of course I couldn’t resist this because, if you guys didn’t know, I have a massive obsession with any mini/deluxe size makeup items. Especially those mini compacts! 😍 I don’t know what it is about them! So yes, I don’t really need these but I haven’t tried any of their primers, bronzing skin perfector, and also the “poured” highlighter. So this is definitely a good way to try them out. Can’t wait! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Mac Guo Pei

  

Just received my Mac order today! 😍 I debated on passing with this collection because honestly, I think the prices are ridiculous. I really just wanted the beauty powder, but I’m not paying $70 for that, nope! So I just decided on a lipstick and a blush. I got the Ethereal Orchid lipstick, which is a sheer coral red colour. And Red Water Lily blush which is a bright pinky coral colour. I’m pretty happy with my purchase, even though I expected that the blush would be a little bit bigger. I really love the packaging though, like always. Lol. 😁💕

Fall Lipsticks

My fall picks. 👄💄 
Maybelline Creamy Matte – Touch of Spice

ColourPop – Grunge

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream – San Paulo

Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme – Beloved

Mac Giambattista Valli – Eugenie

Mac – Up the Amp

Mac – Whirl

Mac Julia Petit – Açai

ColourPop Ultra Matte – Bumble

ColourPop – Tootsi

Mac – Royally Riotous

UD All Nighter

Heya! So I have here my favourite makeup setting spray, the Urban Decay All Nighter. It’s not a new product or anything but I never really talked about this one before. I love this setting spray because it feels light, it makes you look kind of glowy and dewy, but not to the point that you look greasy, and of course, it helps make your make up last. Even under the awful hot weather, my makeup stayed put and didn’t melt at all. So overall, I can say that this setting spray is definitely one of the best ones out there. It does its job, it’s a little bit on the pricey side but I think it’s worth every penny.

#4: Favourite Lip Balm

My fav lip balm! The Ultra Repair Lip Therapy by First Aid Beauty is the best lip balm I’ve ever tried. It keeps my lips feeling hydrated even when the product is not on my lips anymore. Absolutely love this! 👍🏼  

  

#3: Brush Cleanser

Again, you guys have seen my review on this product, and no, it’s not sponsored or anything (I wish!!!). My favourite, and in my opinion, the best brush and sponge cleaner out there, the Swirl & Sparkle cleanser! 😁💕✨ I always get mine in the coconut mandarin scent, I looove! 💕 

  

#1: Most Recent Makeup Haul

So to start this makeup photo challenge that I’ve been wanting to do, here is day one, which is the “Most Recent Makeup Haul”. I know that this photo isn’t my best, but it’ll work. Sorry! ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼 Also, I’ll include mini reviews on some products mentioned/shown. 😁

Anyway, from left to right:

I have the MAC Royally Riotous (Amplified) from the Veluxe à Trois collection. It’s a dark brown nude, it’s almost like Whirl or Creme in Your Coffee.

Next I have the Sephora Look smart travel eye brush set. They’re magnetic so you can literally just attach the different eye brushes that comes with it on the handle. I think it’ll be handy.

I got the NYX brow gel in Brunette. I’ve been wanting to try something like this for a while now and I just have to say that I will definitely repurchase this product. 👍🏼

Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. I’ve been getting travel sizes of these because they have a few you can choose from. I just finished my bottle of the Deslick one, and next on my list after I finish this is the Chill one.

Next I have a Nars shadow primer, I also got the face primer with SPF, and a mini blush in Orgasm.

The Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder, I’m so excited for this! I’ve heard a lot of great reviews for this one and I can’t wait to use it! Will definitely do a review on this. 😁

Next I have the Too Faced Born This Way foundation. I have a review for this one on my blog so you guys can see a more in depth review on that. But yeah, I got mine in the shade Naturally Beige.

The Stila Perfectly Poreless Putty Perfector, another one that I was really excited to get. I decided to get this one after I watched Dani (coffeebreakwithdani) talk about this product in one of her videos. I just received and tried it on today and oh my gosh, it’s like magic! I was completely blown away by this product. Again, There will be an in depth review on this sorcery. 😋

I have here two of the Becca Champagne Pop, the shade created by Jaclyn Hill. I originally had the intention of buying one, but it was so damn beautiful that I had to get backups. So yes, it might be too much, but I got two more for backups, I panicked a little because this is a limited edition product. I wish they would make it a permanent one because I really do love this highlighter. ✨

And last, but not the least. I talked about this product on a review before, this is the Swirl & Sparkle brush cleanser sample quad. Marii, the owner of S&S recently added four new scents, and I just had to get my hands on these. The four new ones are Birds of Paradise, Toffee Crunch, Orange Dream, and Java Mama. They smell so delicious that you’d want to eat it. 😝