The Gleesome Threesome

1. YSL Babydoll Kiss & Blush - 1
These have been out for a while and I have been pondering whether to buy or not. I'm very careful when it comes to splurging on makeup, especially all on one item. At $58 a piece you would want it to be amazing. I finally took the plunge, closed my eyes & handed over my card. I am so happy I bought this, Its amazeballs! The consistency is very creamy, which makes it easy to blend onto the cheeks and the lips. The colour is very rich & long lasting. An also a 2 in 1 product!

2. Rimmel Glam Eyes -  Smokey Purple
If you have seen one of my previous posts you'll know I purchased the Glam Eyes Quad in Smokey Brun - which I absolutely love. This provoked me to try more colours from the range, so I decided on these purple hues. Once again I'm soo happy with this purchase. The colours are pigmented and blend beautifully on the eye. These purples are very wearable - great for beginners or others diving into different eyeshadow colours.

3.Bare Minerals Ready Eye Shadow - The Top Shelf
I saw this palette online and I was curious to try. Bare minerals aren't too pricey at $27, so I thought I would take another makeup gamble. At first I was a little disappointed - barely anything showed up on my eyelid. But the second time I tried it, I was in a rush, so I smooshed my brush in quite harshly, and that is when the true colour came out. Intense golden tones -  perfect for a 'bronze goddess' look.

In conclusion, the gleesome threesome!

Have you tried any of these products, what are your thoughts?!

  xoLauren

PLUM COUTURE

As you may know from one of my past posts I am in love with this Rimmel Glam Eyes quad - it looks amazing, doesn't it?! It contains a gorgeous combination of colours and yes, I managed to smoosh all 4 shades on my eye lid. I finished the look off with the darkest lipstick I own to give it a vampy winteresque look.

Estee Lauder Illuminating Primer

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light - 01 Light

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer - Vanilla

Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Infinite Mascara

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Mac Eyeshadow (Brows) - Charcoal Brown

Mac Eyeshadow (Eyeliner) - Carbon

Mac Mineralize Blush - Warm Soul

Rimmel Glam Eyes Quad - Smokey Brun

Estee Lauder Pure Colour - Plum Couture

:)

 xoLauren

Makeup Haul - First Impressions

The other day I was in the cosmetic section at Target. I had no intention to buy anything but I just thought YOLO and this happened... 

Maybelline Colour Tattoo Pure Pigments - Buff & Tuff & Downtown Brown (AU$11.95ea)

When first applied, colours are very flattering on the eye and easy to use but within an hour or so, the colour faded quite a lot. (I always use Mac Paint Pot in Painterly to prime my eye lid because my eye shadows fade and crease quicker, due to having an overhanging lid.) So even with some sort of primer underneath they still faded! The colour may last longer if I use my Nars Eyeshadow Base underneath, but to be honest I shouldn't have to prime my eye lid.

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeshadow Stick - Bulletproof Beige (AU$12.95)

My Initial thought was soft, creamy and easy to apply. Colour wasn't as intense as I thought it was going to be but it is called 'beige' so I guess its supposed to look beige not gold-ish - like the packaging would suggest. (Darker colours may be more pigmented) It didn't do anything for me on its own, so I used an eyeshadow over top, which did intensify the colour of the eyeshadow and made it last a little longer throughout the day. 

Maxfactor Colour Elixir Gloss - Polished Fuchsia 

Personally not for me as I am not a gloss gal, but why did I buy it? you may ask.. The girl on the advertisement was wearing one and it appeared to look like one of those highly pigmented, super glossy lip lacquers every make up brand is coming out with. But I was wrong - its just a lip gloss. (False advertising, I guess?) The formula is very good though, not sticky at all and it does have a good amount of colour for a lip gloss. But not enough colour for me, unfortunately! 

Rimmel Glam Eyes Quad - Smokey Brun (AU$14.95)

Probably the best and most affordable eye shadow purchase I have made for a long time! First off, the colours are all super easy and wearable, whether its all four at once for an intense look or one or two shades for a 'slap on an out the door' look. They have the perfect level of pigmentation - build-able and easy to blend. I am really keen to try out other colours from this range!

There is a reason why I don't normally go out and buy a bunch of things I haven't researched.. Because there's usually only one gem amongst a few duds.. = wasted money. If I could turn back time I wouldn't pick up the Maxfactor Colour Elixir gloss & Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeshadow Stick. But the Maybelline pigments are average & I still was curious to try them and the Rimmel Glam Eyes quad, like I said I want to try more. :)

Hope you enjoyed my first impressions!

Have you found any gems lately?! 

 xoLauren