Drugstore & NYC Haul

A while back I picked up the NYC Blushable Crème Stick and I was so impressed by the quality, pigmentation and more importantly the price that I have been dying to try a few more products!

Yesterday I managed to do just that when I made a quick trip to the local pharmacy (dragging poor hubby along for the ride!). I picked up three NYC goodies and a Bourjois Bronzer as my existing Rimmel Bronzer is running low.

So what was the damage to the bank and the products bought?

Bourjois Bronzing Powder - €9.99
NYC Expert Last Lipstick in Candy Rush - €2.49
NYC 16 Hour Lip Stain in Berry Long Time - €3.99
NYC Expert Last Nail Polish in Mint Macaroon - €1.99

I'm really excited about the nail polish and the lip stick as they are both perfect colours for Spring and I will post some swatches below with the product pics. I'll get testing and have reviews soon!

Mwah!
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Boots Haul

So today I went a bit cray cray but this hoard will definitely do me for a while! Like most of my friends in the UK and Ireland will agree, the weather is a HOT MESS right now, but that doesn't mean we have to be - so a boots haul was definitely in order.

I picked up a mixture of products from everyday must haves, drugstore make up and a few luxe items.

So here's my list;
L'Oreal Elvive Nutri Gloss Light Shine Conditioner
L'Oreal Elvive Triple Resist Reinforcing Shampoo
Argania Hair Oil for light coloured and fine hair
Oral B toothpaste
Real Techniques Core Collection Make Up Brush Set
Eco Tools Bamboo Smudge Eyeliner Brush #1245
Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation #115, Concealer #15 & Pressed Powder #125
Benefit Fine One One
Barry M Glitter Liquid Eyeliner in #11 Gold

And a few sample sachets of Total Moisture Facial Cream & Triple Performing Facial Emulsion from Benefit! (Huge thanks to the Benebabe who gave them to me ~ she was so sweet and have me loads of tips for Fine One One)

It's pretty safe to say I have loads of reviews coming soon!

Mwah
xo

2012 MakeUp Favs

So 2012 is over, and I wanted to put together a quick post on my ultimate favourite makeup products (and a few skincare must haves) that all play a part in my day to day routine. One or two of these items I spotted on other blogs and though, ohh, "I want to try that" and ended up buying multiples throughout the year! I love when you find something that works for you!

Benefit Brows a Go Go

I adore this and it has been a makeup staple of mine for years! Although, I am itching to try the HD Brows palette in 2013

Cover Me Up!
At the start of 2012 I was definitely a drugstore foundation kind of gal - but this year I discovered the power of BB Cream!
Garnier BB Cream in light - day wear
MAC Matchmaster 1.5 - night time wear
MAC Prep and Prime - with SPF 50

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
MAC Studio Sculpt in NW20
Maybeline Superstay Concealer in 2 Light

The Eyes Have It
Max Factor Colour Perfection Eyeliner Pencil in Black
The Body Shop Liquid Eyeliner in 1 Black
Max Factor False Lash Effect Fusion in Black
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette
MAC Eyeshadows - Oops! I can't remember the names but they're 2 x Green and 1 x Bright Pearl/ Off White

Kissable Lips
Normally - and I mean 99.9% of the time I just used Vaseline Lip Balm (in Aloe Vera) but, this year I've added 2 Revlon Lipsticks to my favs;
Revlon Lip Butter in 25 Peach Parfait
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick 353 Pearl Cappuccino

Warm me Up Scotty
Where would I be without face powders?! They can totally transform a look and my go to favourites are
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 005 Silky Beige
Rimmel Sun Glow Bronzer in 025
MAC Blusher in Dame

In this Skin
No matter what you do, or how good you are with makeup - if you're canvas ain't right, you're in for a Bad Makeup Day! Boooo! Below are the little pretties who got me through the year,
La Roche Possay - Toleriane Moisturiser
La Roche Possay - Effaclar A.I Targeted Breakout Corrector
Bio Oil

She Smells Like Roses!
So - there's a special mention in this section, one perfume is my favourite 'going out perfume' (we all have one!), another for day to day wear, and lastly... My Wedding Day Perfume!!! Yeay! For 2012 I got Married! Can you guess which one is which?
Clinique - Mangnifique
Chanel - Coco Mademoiselle
Cacherel - Noa

So what were your must haves for 2012?! I'd love to hear them!

Mwah!
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MimiLuxe's MakeUp Storage

I love to play with my makeup but having a system of 'how to store' and usual favourites is vital in making sure I a) don't make a huge mess b) don't waste and most importantly c) helping make sure that I get out of the door on time in the morning! Before, everything used to go into different makeup bags (and what went where was different every time) lots of online searching for a solution and finally I discovered Muji! And ta'da a star was born! I introduce - my makeup storage for my day to day go to products;

Ooo eee I love it! 3 Stacked clear perspex drawers where everything is at easy reach! You'll see on the top I have some brush pots, handy for tidying on the go. Each drawer has a specific purpose, the first level is for face powders and my Benefit eyebrow palette.

To be honest, it's normally much emptier as depending on my mood I usually pop a powder or two into my handbag! The second drawer is for my eye palettes - as you can see my beloved Naked takes pride of place!

And lastly - the final drawer is for my BB Cream, go to foundation and my concealers!

Ahhhh... I LOVE to have things organised and every since I did this about 2 months ago my little makeup area has been an oasis of calm! I took all these photo's at night time, so it does look rather dark, but, the desk is under the window so lots of natural light, it has four drawers which at the moment are shameful! I need to do a major clear out soon!

Any questions, just ask!

Mwah!
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