MAC & Chanel Haul

After Easter I had a bit of money to spend so I treated myself to a few new beauty products. During the week I saw them online and decided that I must have them.

First of all, I went to MAC where I picked up two products from their latest collections. Extra Dimension Skinfinishes seem to be taking over the blogosphere as of late. After swatching all three, I decided Superb was the one for me. I like the design on this product as it's very pretty. Another plus for me is that you can use it as an eyeshadow too. There is actually a shadow in this collection that looks identical to Superb so with €8 in the difference I'd definitely buy a skinfinish instead.

I don't usually have much interest in MAC limited edition collections, some products they bring out don't appeal to me. I was surprised when I fell in love with two products from seperate collections this month. I spotted this blush from the Tres Cheek in store, it's a gorgeous everyday shade. The other blushes in the collection are beautiful, so I was spoiled for choice. I went for the shade, Pink Tea as it's the one I could see myself using all the time and I've been using it everyday since I bought it. I only wish MAC's limited edition blushes came in pan form, I'm useless at depotting eyeshadows and blushes.

I'm a big fan of Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua liquid foundation, so when I saw it was being released I popped it on my wish list. With €10 on my Debenhams beauty card I decided to splurge out and treat myself. The foundation was applied instore, I love the coverage and finish it gave to my skin. That €10 reward was much needed as it turned out the compact was €48.50, a whopping €10 more than the liquid foundation. I haven't used this since I bought it, as I'm trying to use up my foundations but I'll certainly let you know my thoughts soon.

Would you like to see a review for any of these products?


Laura<3

May Favourites!

Hey Everyone!!!

This is my first ever favourites post so I'm so excited to write it. Can't believe it's the 1st of June already this month flew by. So it's that time of the month to start telling you girls about the products I've been loving for the past few weeks.

There is a bit of a mixed bag of products ranging from haircare to makeup so I'll get started now.

Firstly I'm going to mention some of the haircare products I've enjoyed during May.

Schwarzkopf Got2b Guardian Angel Heat Protection Spray

As I straighten my hair quite alot I always invest in a heat protection spray. I have only started using Schwarzkopf's new offering recently and I have to admit I love it. The product itself is good value for money and it smells really nice too!!

I also use the following product before I dry my hair too!!


Loreal Paris Elvive Smooth Intense Anti-Frizz Serum

Wow I love this serum!!! I am in the percentage of girls who always get frizzy hair and to be frank I hate having untamed hair. I use 2 pumps of this product in my hair before I blowdry it. I focus on the ends instead of my roots as they can tend to get oily from serums. The result is amazing as there is always no frizz to be seen which for me is perfect!!!:)

Now on to my Make Up Faves!!!:)

Smashbox Limitless Beauty Eyeshadow Palette

This eyeshadow palette is from Smashbox's Limitless Beauty Collection Box and is Limited Edition. I love this collection of shades as all them are so wearable and can be used in a few different combinations. The only downside of this product is that there is no mirror in the palette which I think would be much needed for a girl on the go. There is also an amazing miniature brush included with this palette.


Nars Blush Bronzer Trio

This was my first Nars purchase ever and it certainly won't be my last. It includes three bestselling products, Orgasm Blush, Albatross Highlighter and Laguna Bronzer. I've practically used this product since the day I purchased it and I've been so impressed by it.I can see why so many people love this brand!!!:)


Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in Beige 20

I tried a sample of this foundation and fell in love with it so I treated myself to the full size bottle!!!...This foundation feels like water on your skin and blends so easy. I love how it is so light for the summer but yet gives really good coverage!!

Loreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara

Another Loreal product is in my favourites this month as I feel it really deserved to be featured. I love this mascara as it not only seperates your lashes without clumping but it also gives you the most amazing volume possible.

Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Make Up Setting Spray

This setting spray not only holds my makeup perfectly in place all day but I also find it so hydrating. A little goes a long way way with this product as you only need a few spritzs all over your face after applying makeup.

Finally we come to my last favourite of this month.

YSL Summer Edition Perfume 2011

I first mentioned this fragance back in my "What's In My Bag?" post. Firstly I love the packaging this perfume comes in as it's really bright and totally different to the normal bottle. The scent is alot fresher than the original Elle fragrance and I think it will be very popular this summer.

That ends my May favourites I've found so many products this month that I will be repurchasing and would recommend them to anybody !!

Link me to your May Favourites post and I'll be sure to give it a read!!!:)

Laura<3

Weekly Round Up #1

Hey Girlies,

Weekly Round Up is going to be a post at the end of  every week that's going to show what I've been up to.This week has been a pretty eventful one, so I'd like to share it with you girls. Some exciting things happened this week actually so I'm so excited to talk to everyone about. I'll start from the beginning.

Monday - I recieved some product samples from a few companies on Monday which I'm so excited to share with you girlies. I'm currently trying them out but expect to see a post very soon.

Tuesday - Some of you might know I recently took part in a International Beauty Swap with the lovely Jenn Staz from California. The parcel was dropped off on Tuesday and I was so shocked with the amazing products she sent me I was blown away!!! I've never tried NYX or ELF products and she sent me such a collection from both brands to try out. Jenn is the most generous and nicest girl ever. Thank you so much:) I know you got your products today so I hope you like them!!! When you try them all out let me know what you think. I'm going to put up an individual post over the weekend to show you girls what Jenn sent me. (If you haven't checked out her website/youtube videos I shall leave the links below).

                                           

A quick picture of the goodies Jenn sent me!!:)

Wednesday - I went to see Water For Elephants if you haven't seen this film it's definitely one to watch and really enjoyable. It did help alot that Rob Pattinson was the lead actor in it and I have to say he looks totally hot!!:) Have any of you girls seen Water for Elephants?? I also got a email from the Liz Earle Pr Team about their event in Dublin.I'm going on Saturday 18th for a skin care consultation. I'm very much looking forward to it.

Thursday - Yesterday I bought a gorgeous notebook in the Disney store. I got this to write down all my ideas for new posts and for my monthly favourites. It's been so hard picking my faves this month as I've loved so many products that I've used. My boyfriend also went to Manchester to watch the Champions League Final. I miss him alot already but he's back on Tuesday and I know I'll get a nice little gift!!:):)

                                                                     Isn't it the cutest??

Today- I went shopping with my mom after work because I got paid...YAY!!! I made a few purchases but I'm most excited about two in particular. The first product I'm excited about is Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B20. I've seen good reviews about this new foundation lately on alot of beauty blogs. I've been using MAC Pro Longwear foundation for a while now and I thought I needed a change. When I was in Brown Thomas last weekend I got a sample of it to try and I've fallen in love with it so I decided to buy the full size foundation today.I just feel it blends in with your skin so well and it is also light weight which you need in the summer. I also bought a ultra-lipgloss from Chanel's Summer Collection, Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in Pink Peony. The lipgloss is a gorgeous pink shade that shows up real well on the lips, perfect for summer. Have you tried any products from Chanel' Summer Collection???

    

 I got some little Active Moisture Gel Ceam minis to try out and a gorgeous Pink Chanel charm too!!

So that comes to end of what happened in my week so far. Hopefully the weekend is even better!!!:)

Laura<3



Jenn Staz Website-http://www.jennstaz.com
Jenn Staz Youtube Channel- http://www.youtube.com/user/BellaPepper53