Sunday 3 February 2013

January Favourites



Louise Young LY20 Super Fan Brush
I was lucky enough to win this brush in a Twitter competition over Christmas and it is a blinder, let me tell you! I'd actually wanted a fan brush for ages because I'd seen some people on YouTube using one for highlighting & contouring. I bought a cheap one off eBay which was horrific, it had scratchy bristles & a weird smell even after I washed it so I didn't feel very inclined to use it on my face. But this Louise Young one is something else! Its so soft & doesn't shed hairs all over your face. The shape is absolutely perfect for contouring with. I normally suck at contouring but this brush makes it so simple. Its really fluffy and blends out any harsh lines with the greatest of ease. Its even better than the MAC 109 brush.

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
I know a lot of people find this little set of matte neutral colours quite boring but personally I adore this palette. The colours are perfect for daytime and can easily be built up for a smoky nighttime look too. I love the definition these shadows bring to my eyes without being harsh. Naked 2 is also a brilliant eyebrow colour because it is fairly similar to MAC Omega eyeshadow. I have used this palette every single day since I bought it which is surprising because I'm normally all about the shimmery eyeshadows. Its just a really handy set of eyeshadows and I think most people would love it if they gave it a chance. Full review here.

NARS Douceur Blusher
I finally bought this last month after lusting after it for a ridic amount of time. I figured I would never get a chance to purchase Tarte Exposed anytime soon so I went for a more readily available dupe. This sheer pinky brown colour is so soft & natural looking. I normally apply my blusher right on the apples of my cheeks but I prefer to use this one more like a contouring product. It sculpts your cheeks beautifully whilst still adding a little flush of colour. This + the Louise Young brush are a match made in heaven.

Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub
This super salty tasting lip scrub is such a fab little product. Its perfect for prepping your lips with before applying lipstick. I use this followed by a coating of the NUXE Reve De Miel lip balm to keep my lips feeling soft & looking smooth. I think I heard this was a limited edition Christmas product but they still have it in stock on their website. Hopefully its here to stay because its far too delicious to be without.

MAC Lady Danger Lipstick
I'm officially a bright lipstick convert and this babealicious orangey red colour sits firmly at the top of the chart. I love how it brightens up my complexion and the formula is lovely for a matte finish lipstick. It really boosts my confidence too and makes me feel almost as badass as Walter White. Full review here.

30 comments:

  1. Great picks - just the Lush lip scrub is a fail for me :)

    passingfancyy.blogspot.com

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  2. I really want to try the lush popcorn scrub, i think i could defiantly benefit from it.

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  3. Oooh I'm now wanting the brush and the Nars brush - How do you always do this to me!? I do love natural blushes though, and that looks just like the cream blush I have, but they don't last too long on me! And I also have a cheap fan brush and am not too much of a fan of the scratches!! Where can you get them from though? *googles*

    Lorra love!
    fridayisforeverblog.com x

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  4. I've seen Douceur doing the rounds lately and am dying to try it! I absolutely love the Popcorn lip scrub, I bought it about a month before Christmas and I still have loads left. I also love it followed with Nuxe Reve de Miel, it's a fab combination!

    Amy at PaintPotted x

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  5. That Louise Young brush looks so fancy, love it! xx

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  6. Keep hearing the best things about the naked basics palette and would love love love to try douceu! x

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  7. I ordered my basics palette a few minutes ago :))) can't wait!

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  8. I'm dying to buy the urban decay basics pallete!xx

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  9. "babealicious" i love you
    that brush looks so soft ahh! x

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  10. That brush!! it looks amazing wow, I want it ;)
    xo

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  11. Really like the sound of the lush popcorn scrub!

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  12. I've always wondered what fan brushes were for! You've kind of made me want one now - think I'm going to head on over to youtube!

    http://www.danielleyc.com/ xx

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  13. I love the Lush lip scrubs, I have the bubblegum one!

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  14. i've never ever been tempted by a fan brush, but now I really want this one! xo

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  15. I had my heart set on the Lush bubblegum lip scrub but you have possibly swayed me towards the popcorn one. It sounds lovely xx

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  16. I need that NAKED palette in my life ♥ ♥ ♥

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  17. Doucer is my fav blush ever!!!! And i want this naked palette <3

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  18. What a lovely brush. I need it. Love your blog so much xx

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  19. douceur is my all time favourite blush, it's utter perfection! x

    http://thebeautyvisual.blogspot.co.uk

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  20. Ah I'm dying for the naked basics palette, this makes me want it even more!

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  21. Oh I've really been wanting to get into contouring but always worried I'd be rubbish ; might have to have a look at this brush see if it can help me out too! Fab picks as usual Caroline!

    Sarah
    http://www.theresplentyundertwenty.com/
    xo

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  22. Ooh I really want to try that Popcorn lip scrub!

    Http://hannahrebekahcampbell.blogspot.com xx

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  23. Lovely picks! The blush color looks amazing!

    www.agirlsfancies.blogspot.com x

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  24. i love the urban decay naked basics! i'm hooked on it. and i really need to try more nars blushes!

    chloe @chlowitty blogs
    ps, i'm so glad you're as excited as i am about fob (my songs know what you did in the daaaaark)

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  25. I definitely need a brush like this x

    http://makeupbynora.blogspot.com/

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  26. I love the Lush lipscrubs, they smell so good and are great for winter chapped lips x

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  27. Ooh! I have a NARS blusher and I couldn't live without it now! And the lip scrubs from LUSH are so good on my flaky lips - although it's hard not to nibble on it a little, especially the popcorn flavour. Like your idea for the fan brush. I've never given these a try but will definitely look into doing so after reading this :)

    www.queenieandthedew.com

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  28. I love Lush Lip Scrubs, they smell delicious and work so well :).
    I've never tried a Nars blush but keep hearing good things about them, this shade looks so pretty!



    Samantha xx | http://thislust.blogspot.com.au/

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