Highend lipsticks, Drugstore dupes......

Today I have part two of my Dupe series to share with you, and its the turn of Lipstick!!

This is something I really enjoyed doing, as a bit of a lipstick whore, It didn't surprise me how many dupes I have of colors. I also discovered a couple of shades that seem to be favorites, lol, did someone mention Angel??? lol.

I have posted both the video I recorded and the photos of the swatches below, with a full list of all the colors I mention.

Top to Bottom, L To R

Mac Girl About Town---------Topshop All About Me

MAC Impassioned-------Models Own Pink Hawaiian 

MAC Naught Saute------Revlon Just Bitten KLS in Cherish 

YSL Lingerie Pink (No7)-------NYX Round Lipstick in Strawberry Milk

MAC Costa Chic------Topshop Oh Laa Laa

MUA No 16 Necta---NARS Barbarella---Sleek Barely There

Top to Bottom, L to R

Maybelline Coral Tonic---MAC Watch Me Simmer---Illamasqua Over---Topshop Confession

Across the top

MAC Angel

L to R

Me Me Me China Rose/Selena shade 5

Revlon Pink Pout 

Maybelline Born Wit It

Topshop Secret Admirer

What do you think of the dupes that I found?

Do you have any dupe recommendations?


Mwah

July Empties 2012..........

Hi Everyone!!!!

Hope you are all having a fab weekend?! I wanted to share with you my latest empties.... I was very impressed with how much I used up this past month. 

I have definitely discovered some new loves as well as a couple of things I wont be re-purchasing.

What products have you finished this month?????

Thank you for watching!!!!

Dont forget to enter my OPI giveaway!!!!!

Mwah

Me Me Me Seventh Heaven....................

I had seen the Me Me Me Seventh Heaven Moisturising Face Base several times when I popped into my local Superdrug, Unfortunately the samples either had always dried out or were missing so I had never really paid that much attention to the product.
Back IN December I received this deluxe sized sample in my Glossy Box.

Seventh Heaven had always left me a little confused, was it a primer or a moisturiser?

The answer is it does both!!

You apply this light weight cream as your moisturiser. Its very nourishing and has Shea Butter amongst its ingredients. It also promises to even out, brighten and rejuvenate your skin thanks to its active enzymes. 

I for one am totally flabbergasted by how lovely this product is. 

My foundation applies beautifully when I have used this and stays put throughout the day.

I really am enjoying this product and will definitely be buying the full size jar when I have used this up.

My only fault would be the fragrance. Its very citrus (Lemon, Orange, Lime and Mandarin). I personally adore the scent, its fresh and doesn't hang around on the skin after you have applied it to your face. For some tho, I can totally see why it would be off putting.

Seventh Heaven Moisturising Face Base costs £15.00 and is available to buy from Me Me Me Online or from Selected branches of Superdrug.

What do you think of the face base? Have you had good results? 

Do you like me love the fragrance??

Mwah



My 5 favourite Winter Lipsticks...............

As you know I have been loving lipstick at the moment. I though that you might like to see my top 5 winter/fall lipsticks

There are some drugstore and high end lippies in the mix......

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Illamasque Fable

MAC Snob

MAC Sexbomb

Revlon Colourburst in True Red

Me Me Me Elektra

At this time of year I tend to steer away from my favourite corals, I go for more pinks and this year red.

I'm really enjoying a bold lip, the Revlon is so moisturising that its a fantastic go to red for the winter. The Me Me Me lipstick is also lovely and soft and moisturising.

Fable is my favourite go to lipstick in general at the moment, its so so easy to wear and lasts really well.

Snob has a little more blue in in and packs a bit more of a punch for evenings. And as for Sexbomb, its a subtle pink ( with just a hint of coral lol) and great to have in my purse for hassle free touch up through out the day. Its a versatile colour that goes with everything.

What are your favourite lipsticks for the winter/fall season??

Mwah

Mememe NOTD.........

I picked up this polish a few weeks back, its by Me Me Me and is the star of today's NOTD....

OPI Nail Envy Base -2 Coats

Me Me Me Long Lasting Nail colour in Serene - 2 Coats

Out The Door Top Coat

I love the soft cornflower blue colour of this polish. So pretty. I must admit, I'm not that keen on the brush, its one of the flat brushes that are very popular but just not something that I'm that keen on. The polish applied really well and 2 coats was more than enough.

Have you tried the mememe polish???

Mwah

Katy Perry Last Friday Night Inspired makeup look.......

For my 2nd Make up tutorial I have found inspiration in Katy Perry's look in Last Friday Night...

A blue, purple and pink eye with pink cheeks and lips.

This is what i did...



I started with my BB cream as a primer. I then started with Mac Studio Fix Fluid, Mememe correct & perfect to conceal my blemishes and Garnier Eye roll on for my dark circles this was  followed with Pyhsicians formula translucent powder compact to set it. I used my Mac MSF natural to contour my face and Mememe blush box in Pink for my cheeks, I made the colour quite intense as Katy's is quite strong in this video.

Next up, Eyes...

I filled in my eye brows with Rimmell brow definer in blond and primed my eyes with NYX Jumbo Pencil in Pots&Pans. I blended this up to the socket line and ran it under my lower lash line.

 I start to add colour with the Models Own Powder Shadow in Bright Turquoise. I pressed this along the lash line and blended up to the socket again. I then took it under the lower lash line.

Next I took the purple on a pencil brush and placed the brush just above my socket, i followed the natural shape of my socket and flicked the colour at the edge of the eye like you would with eyeliner...

I then softened the line with Virgin From the Naked Palette and the Rose Quartz MSF from Mac. I applied a small amount of black Barry M Bold Black pencil along my last line and No7 waterproof pencil in the waterline and finished with lashings of black mascara, CoverGirl Lash Blast.

Lastly the lips...

The Lips I recreated for this look are a fair bit lighter than Katy's, for me tho it worked slightly better.

I lined the lips and filled them in with Mac pencil in In Sync and then followed with Maybelline Colour Sensational in 108 Pink Pearl. I pressed a little of the Mega Metal eye shadow in Top Of The Posh by Mac onto my lips and topped the lot off with Valentines Lipgelee.

See what you think.....

Final look..



Hope you like it?? I would wear this out and not feel to over done, because there are no fake lashes or heavy black liner, the colours look alot more wearable.

Mwah

Maria xxxxx

Me Me Me Cream eye shadow........

Last week you may or may not remember I bought the Me Me Me Cream Eye Shadow in Azure Blue.

I used this over the weekend, and so its review time again!!

On the left we have a solid swatch and on the right a blended out swatch.

I found this cream went on like a dream, its very highly pigmented and has a fab shine, and not in c chunky glitter kind of way. This particular colour looks like a soft shimmery sky blue. It really is stunning.

It dries quickly so you need to blend fast. It also makes a brilliant eye shadow base. It stayed put on my eyes all day Saturday in the hot salon, and did not crease at all.

As you know I am a big fan of Me Me Me and its products. And like the other things I have tried this is a fab product. My only complaint would be that there are not enough colours, something I am hoping over time may change.

The Cream Eye Shadows cost £5.99 and are available to buy from selected branches of Superdrug or Online from Me Me Me direct.

Have you tried any of the Me Me Me products yet?? What do you think???

Mwah

Maria xxxxx

My first Celebrity make up look...........

As this is a makeup blog, I feel that Its time for me to start doing some makeup looks and tutorials.

For my first celebrity inspired tutorial I  am going to try and recreate the look of the stunning Jennifer Lopez from a recent Harpers Bazaar cover...

I think Jennifer is beautiful, I love her style and look. I chose this image as its a little different to Jennifer's usual gold, bronze smokey eye look.

I also found the matt but somehow luminous skin so amazing!!!!

This is my attempt, this is a scary thing for me, my first photos of me!!! Hehe.

Ah yes and before any one wonders, I had a bandeux dress on, lol, so I do have clothes on!!! hehe.

I Wanted to create a smooth, semi matte base so i used Revlon's Photo Ready Foundation with a little NARS Orgasm highlighter mixed through. I didn't want to use a traditional powder to set my foundation, so I decided to use the Bourjois Delice de Soleil as a bronzer as this kept the semi matte look without loosing the dewy look. 

I contoured with the Bourjois bronzing powder in the hollows of my cheeks and up onto my temples. I concealed any darkness under my eyes with the Garnier Roll On and covered any blemishes with Mememe's Correct and Perfect. I used Mac Soft and Gentle MSF along the tops of my cheekbones, Accessorize Box Blush on my cheeks stopping just before my apples and then finally a dusted Macs Gold Deposit MSF over the blush and into the hollow to add that ' J Lo Glow' 

I used the matt brown from Sleek Storm Palette to fill and shape my brows.

I then started with Urban Decay Primer Potion over my lid. I then used an eyeshadow from YSL, Ombre Solo in no7. to try and recreate the soft almost pale peppermint green shadow, keeping it soft and with little or no glitter.

I lined my top and bottom lash line and also both water lines. I extended the lines out slightly but did not join them as Jennifer's aren't. I did add a little of Macs Black Tied into the outer v and socket, just to add some definition. I then blended Macs Shroom up to the brow bone for my highlight.

Next LOTS AND LOTS of Mascara, I used Cover Girl Lash Blast ( I buy this on import).

And finally for the lips I used Mac Cremestick Liner in Summerfruit to line my lips and I also filled them in, I followed this with NYX Round Lipstick in Pumpkin Pie.

I think this is a pretty good Dupe of the Lip Jennifer has in the picture.

And that's that.....

Sorry this was a bit heavy on text......

 Please let me know if you liked this post and if you would like to see more like it.....

Also if there are any looks you would like me to do.

Hope you are having a lovely Sunday!!!

Mwah

Maria xxxxxx

Nail Varnish Galore......

Whist on my lil shopping trip today, I also picked up a couple of other bits.....

From Boots i got these two No17 polishes for £5.00

Left, Bared Supreme Shine and then Nail Xtras, Crackle Top Coat.

I am going to be putting Bared into my giveaway that is starting Monday. Its a pretty neutral with a slight shimmer.

The Crackle top coat is a pale gold, so pretty, will look gorgeous over Peach.

I then popped into my local Superdrug and picked up these...

L To R

Indigo and Lemon I/C

£2.99 each or two for £4.99

Indigo is a dark purple/blue with an iridescence. Really lovely.

Lemon I/C is a cream yellow, very similar to Ciates Big Yellow Taxi.

Lastly I picked up these Me Me Me items....

Nail polish in 89 Serene(£4.50) and Long Lasting Cream eyeshadow in Azure Blue (£5.99)

I really love Me Me Me products and i cant wait to try these. I have swatched the cream eye shadow and its beautifully creamy and highly pigmented.

Here you can see a solid wipe of the doe foot applicator and on the right a blended out swatch.

I'm really excited about this!!!

Okey Dokey, this is the end of my lil haul of payday goodies....

Have you picked up anything nice this pay day???

Mwah,

Maria xxxxx

July Favs..........

Well we are nearly at the end of July, and so comes my first monthly favourites...

Something I am strangely excited to be sharing with you!!!

This post is going to have quite a few pics, apologies in advance!!!

Let's get going....

My Favourite, go to products for July...

Starting with Skincare...

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No 7 Cleanse & Care eye makeup remover.

This is by far one of the best eye makeup removers I've used. Its gentle and yet super effective, getting everything off without having to rub and drag my eyes.

£7.75 from http://www.boots.com/

Olay Aqua Physics Serum

I have been using this for a few months mow and this is my 2nd bottle, I love it. Super light, a thirst quenching hydration boost for the skin. Helps keep skin plump and smooth.

£12.25 also from Boots and other Drugstores.

ST Tropez Everyday moisturiser for face ( Medium/Dark )

This is a weekend in the south of France in a tube!!

Amazing glow, gorgeous colour and doesn't break my skin out!! Perfect :))

£14.30 ( save up to 1/3 at http://www.boots.com/ at the mo!!! £12.87)

Clinique 7 day scrub cream.

I got this in a gift and I've really enjoyed using it this month. Really gentle, leaves skin feeling, soft, smooth and looking brighter. A fab exfoliator.

And last skin care item..

Wish Upon A Jar
For a full review click HERE

Next up

Moroccan Oil

You all now know I sware by this stuff, to check out my review click HERE

Jergens Age defying body moisturiser.

I got this by chance from Superdrug last month. It had money off (always a bonus) and i liked that it is 95% natural. This lotion smells devine!!!

£5.06 from drugstores

 

Miracle by Lancome

One of my favourite fragrances of all time, lasts really well on the skin, beautiful fragrance.

The official description is...

 

You Make It Happen. A vibrant, sparkling fragrance that opens like the dawning of a new day with fresh, dewy notes of Lychee and Freesia. Its spicy heart echoes with notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Ginger and Pepper as its warm base notes envelop you in the sensual splendor of Amber and Musk. A fresh start: A fruity floral accord that combines juicy Lychee with the sparkling accents of Freesia. An ardent, floral-spicy heart: Delicate Magnolia pairs with passionate notes of Bourbon Pepper and Ginger. A rich, radiant base: The deep glow of Absolute Jasmine kindled by the warm, sensuous notes of Musk and Amber
Available from all major department stores, 50ml is £50.00

On to make up

Bourjois Healthy mix Foundation

I have review this foundation, to see click HERE

 

Beyond Bronze by Fake Bake in Bronze Medium

A fab matte bronzer, long lasting, natural appearance, great for both colour and contouring. Love, Love Love this!!!

£10.20 from Boots

 

Crown brushes C406 Duo Fibre Face Brush

I have been loving this brush for my foundation and highlighters. It blends foundation beautifully giving an airbrush finish.

£8.91 exclusively from Crown Brushes

Lastly....

Urban Decay Naked palette £32.00

Clinique Brush on creme liner in True Black

This is my go to gel liner, its long lasting, stays on the water line and a true deep black.

£13.50 from department stores and Clinique

Mac Plush Glass in Posh It Up

This is one of Macs plumping glosses. Does give a slight tingle but nothing major. Love this for the colour.

£16.00 from maccosmetics.co.uk

And lastly

Me Me Me lip creme in Celine

I am a great fan of Me Me Me products and this is no exception, i have done a full review. For more info click HERE

The reason these two lip products are in my favs is because they look great layered.

L To R

Celine, Posh It Up and Layered.

Sorry this is such a long post, hope i didn't loose you along the way.

What have your favourites been this month??

Mwah

Maria xxxxxx