Tutorial | Emily Rose from Emily Rose Makeup TV and I created two very different looks for out Summer Nights Collaborati...
The Tutorial | Using the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette I created a semi sweet chocolatey smoked eye. The gold on the lower lash line really makes my blue grey eyes pop!
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The Tutorial | Using the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette I created a semi sweet chocolatey smoked eye. The gold on the lower lash l...
High End Haul | Over the past few months I've made a large purchase on high end/luxury products and I wanted to share them with you - reviews for each product will appear on the blog in the next few months, and tutorials using the products will be released soon. Watch this space.
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Products |
MAC Lipstick - Violetta
MAC Lipstick - Impassioned
MAC Lipstick - Neon Orange
MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation - NW20
Cargo Eyeshadow - Yukon
Naked Basics 2 Palette
Benefit Blush - Thrrrob
Benefit Gimme Brow - Medium/Deep
NYX Lipliner - 818 Dark Brown (Not high end)
Too Faced Born This Way Foundation - Warm Nude
Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil - Ash
Too Faced Shadow Insurance Anti Crease Eyelid Primer
Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette (Dim Light, Incandescent light, Radiant Light)
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer - Light 02 Vanilla
Nars Blush - Zen
Nars Translucent Pressed Powder - Crystal
High End Haul | Over the past few months I've made a large purchase on high end/luxury products and I wanted to share them with y...
The Review | Swanning into Mecca with a buildup of excitement to buy some goodies I came across the new Born This Way Foundation by Too Faced. I'd heard raving reviews about it online, I decided to get colour matched and add it to the pile of goods. Naturally I had high expectations for this 30ml gem.
Price | $58, 30ml
Upon first swatch I notice the foundation feels very creamy, like a light moisturiser. It's very moisturizing and looks very natural. It isn't dewy but does give a lovely natural healthy glow to the skin. If you have oily skin I suggest using a primer such as Hourglass Mineral Veil or something mattifying which you're comfortable with as this foundation doesn't hold up too well in a very oily t-zone. Skin prep is the key to a good makeup routine.
Use a reliable powder such as NARS Translucent Pressed powder or Rimmel Stay Matte to set the t-zone and prevent creasing around the mouth, although dryer skin types could probably get away with no powder or a light dusting.
The undertones are very golden, not quite yellow and more on the neutral side. I find foundations can become too pink on my paler skin and when tanned I end up looking a little too yellow throughout the day. I was colour matched to Warm Nude, a neutral light golden shade which suits my green and yellow undertones. It didn't oxodise throughout the day, in fact it looks almost the exact same after five to seven hours of wear. Due to the golden base of the foundation I'm not sure very pale (porcelain) skin will find a light enough shade to match.
Cons | Oily skin will have issues on the t-zone without a primer and powder. It also settles into fine lines, avoid the under eye area unless you want some serious creasing. Paler skin tones might not find their perfect match.
Pros | Leaves skin looking naturally moisturized and healthy. Buildable medium to full coverage. Glides over pores and has a great coverage. Doesn't congest the pores and looks natural and even. Once removed your skin will feel soft and hydrated.
Who Will It Suit | Any skin type, more suited to dry skin but I have oily skin and the only issue was not powdering enough on the t-zone
Watch my first impressions video here
http://bit.ly/1gwT2P5
The Review | Swanning into Mecca with a buildup of excitement to buy some goodies I came across the new Born This Way Foundation by Too ...
Looking for some affordable spring makeup inspiration? Watch the video below
PRODUCTS LIST |
Rimmel Fix and Perfect Primer 001
Rimmel Match Perfection 102
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Light
Ready Set Gorgeous Concealer Light
Rimmel Stay Matte Translucent Powder
E.L.F High Definition Powder
M.A.C Eyeshadow Charcoal Brown
Maybelline Brow Drama Dark Brown
M.A.C Eyeshadow Cupcake
Urban Decay Original Naked Palette
NYX Merci Beau Coup Love in Paris Palette
Maybelline Lash Sensational
Maybelline Terra Sun Bronze
Benefit High Beam
TheBalm Instain Blush Argyle
L.A Girl Matte Flat Finish Pigment Gloss Dreamy
Eyelure Katy Perry Lashes Sweetie Pie
Looking for some affordable spring makeup inspiration? Watch the video below PRODUCTS LIST | Rimmel Fix and Perfect Primer 001...
In today's video I review my first impression of Maybelline's Fit Me Matte and Poreless Foundation, Maybelline Lash Sensational and Maybelline Master Sculpt.
In today's video I review my first impression of Maybelline's Fit Me Matte and Poreless Foundation, Maybelline Lash Sensatio...
It's Autumn! Our favourite time of the year as the weather is almost perfect (for us) and the days aren't boiling hot, it's almost time to spark up the wood fire and pull out the Winter woolies. Although the weather can be unpredictable around the months of March, April and May your makeup doesn't have to be. We want to share our top lipstick shades for Autumn.
It's Berry Nice; Chi Chi have it down when it comes to creamy matte lipsticks. The cooler weather can dry out your skin and welcome chapped lips. The Viva La Diva range are creamy and hydrating, yet matte! These richly coloured lipstick contain Beeswax, Vitamin E, Calendula, Evening Primrose and Jojoba Oils. It's a concoction for luscious lips which will glide on with ease. Pictured is the colour 'Turn Me On'. I'm obsessed with darker lips throughout the cooler months, obviously as the weather chills our makeup and fashion palettes become darker and more defined. I love pairing a berry lip with colour blocking, try an all white outfit with a pop of 'Turn Me On' on the lips and a thick pair of shades (those UV's don't stop in Autumn).
Revlon Super Lustrous in Berry Couture is an amazing berry shade for those who enjoy the purples of Autumn. I can compare the range to MAC's Glaze in how it applies, they feel and look very similar. You can get away with one coat for a tint to the lips or apply a fuller coverage and get a more rich application. I adore berry shades, I find they suit just about everyone and if you choose one with blue tones it alludes that your teeth are whiter (tricky). It doesn't just resembled the texture of a glaze, it stays for hours and is very hydrating on the lips.
Revlon Super Lustrous in Berry Couture is an amazing berry shade for those who enjoy the purples of Autumn. I can compare the range to MAC's Glaze in how it applies, they feel and look very similar. You can get away with one coat for a tint to the lips or apply a fuller coverage and get a more rich application. I adore berry shades, I find they suit just about everyone and if you choose one with blue tones it alludes that your teeth are whiter (tricky). It doesn't just resembled the texture of a glaze, it stays for hours and is very hydrating on the lips.
MAC It Out: My MAC lipstick collection consists mostly of darker colours, I went through a faze. Lustres are my favourite MAC lipstick formula, they're not as opaque as the Amplified range but they still pack a punch.
Last Winter I purchased the colour 'Spice It Up!' - partly because it reminds me of Sporty Spice from the Spice Girls, just me? It's more of a muddy nude/cinnamon colour, the formula is glossy and hydrating. The Lustre range doesn't last very long but it's perfect if you're okay with reapplying for moisture purposes throughout the day.
I had my eye on Hot Tahiti for months before I purchased it. It's not glossy, but it's not matte. Think of a glazed ham.. this is a pinker version, texture and all. I suppose that's why it's part of the 'Glaze' collection at MAC. Hot Tahiti is the all round colour, all day, all night and all year. It's not limited to Saturday nights, I adore wearing this to Sunday brunches or even the office. It's surprisingly long wearing for a glaze, I was under the impression it wouldn't last an hour! It proved me wrong and the colour lasted well over 3 hours between my morning coffee and onto Lunch where I had to reapply.
Looking for something more Amplified? See what I did there. From the Amplified range I choose 'Dubonnet'. This applies similar Chi Chi's 'Turn Me On'. It's much more creamy and applies smoothly. I am fascinated by this dark burgundy brick wall colour. I haven't had problems with it bleeding on my lips and it's very opaque. If you have pale skin, red hair and trouble finding something which doesn't clash I suggest testing Dubonnet out because it looks amazing on me when I'm not tanned (I don't have red hair, I have Auburn accents to my hair). Dubonnet wears off somewhat evenly, it doesn't leave that 'ring' around the lip line at least. I find it lasts at least four hours (drinking through a straw on a Saturday night) before you need to reapply.
Reds For Richies: On a budget buy check out the ELF Matte Lip Color Collection, they have a range of colours and I now own them all if you would like a full review on the collection. Pictured is Rich Red, the packaging isn't crash hot and this lipstick has already broken inside the tube so it falls out sometimes. Having mentioned that the product is awesome. It's a vibrant, opaque red which lasts over three hours on me. I like to take these out clubbing with me as they're only $3 (iHerb.com) and it doesn't matter if they get lost. As it's like a pencil it's easy to apply without having to line the lips first. It dries matte but doesn't last through dinner, it does last longer if you drink through a straw and don't eat - so the perfect after dinner Saturday night lip.
My first Cargo lip gloss. I'm not a huge fan of lipglosses as they are sticky and way too glossy, they remind me of those makeup kits you got at Christmas when you were younger (great then, not so much now in my 20's). These ones aren't bad though, slightly sticky and slightly glossy but not unmanageable. The only good thing about sticky gloss is that it stays for ages! Cargo have worked out how to make it more long wearing and less hair sticking to your face in the wind. Cross between a red and berry the shade 'Paris' has become a daily favourite of mine. Usually I pair it with the ELF Matte Lip to darken it up, or on top of Berry Couture for a more intense colouring.
If you struggle with dark lipstick application try using a pencil/lip brush (or something small and precise) to line the lips and then fill in the lips with the product. If you end up outside the lip line just clean it up with a little concealer.
It's Autumn! Our favourite time of the year as the weather is almost perfect (for us) and the days aren't boiling hot, it...
Inspired by the cooler rainy weather we've been experiencing down South I created a sultry autumnal makeup look. I love the deep purples and pale skin.
Inspired by the cooler rainy weather we've been experiencing down South I created a sultry autumnal makeup look. I love the deep pur...
I've been having a minimal cystic acne breakout recently so I've upped my makeup routine in the past few weeks. Usually I would go bare faced most days, but I don't like the stares and odd comments I've gotten recently. I think I have a pretty flawless result using these drugstore beauties!
My acne is under the skin and isn't really that bad so the Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid Touch foundation does an excellent job at covering the slight discolouration, it does oxidize slightly. Pictured wearing the lightest shade. I apply lightly with my fingers and build up the coverage.
Australis Primer is a amazing for everyday use prior to foundation, I try to stay away from excessive use of silicone based primers as they can enlarge and clog pores.
Maybelline's Better Skin Concealer is a godsend for those bad skin days, or weeks in my case. It is lightweight but covers perfectly. Under my eyes I rid those dark circles with Covergirl's Ready, Set, Gorgeous! concealer in the lightest shade.
I set my under eyes, the T-zone and concealed spots with Maybelline Matte Maker Pressed Powder, it's a good colour match for pale skin tones and great for combination skin.
I run through my brows with NYX Cake Brow Powder in Blonde and set with Maybelline Brow Drama in Dark Brown (slightly too dark for me but I enjoy a darker brow with a clean makeup look).
Add a pop of colour to the apples of the cheeks with Maybelline FIT Me Blush in Medium Pink. To get that glow apply ELF Blush in Gotta Glow on the high points on the face, the cheekbones and brow bone mostly.
I use a mixture of shades in the NYX Love In Paris Merci Beaucoup Palette on my lids, I tend to apply the light beige all over the lid (picture: top left corner), run through the crease with the matte brown (picture: middle left side), and sometimes blend together using the salmon pink (picture: middle right side).
Apply Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping Mascara liberally to the top and bottom lashes. I like to line and fill in my lips with ELF Lip Matte Color in Natural and apply Cargo's Dubai over the top. Sometimes I'll add NYX Butter Gloss in Tiramisu on top. Ta-da! A natural and well covered face which takes 5-10 minutes to apply.
I've been having a minimal cystic acne breakout recently so I've upped my makeup routine in the past few weeks. Usually I w...
Recently I uploaded a makeup tutorial to YouTube using the Chi Chi Rich Gems Palette. Using the three yellow/gold shades I created what I think would suit most skin types and all eye colours. Gold is such a versatile colour and it makes things pop, such as your eye colour. If you would like to see swatches of the Chi Chi Rich Gems Palette you can see my post here http://bit.ly/1c6D3Vc
Watch the tutorial here
Recently I uploaded a makeup tutorial to YouTube using the Chi Chi Rich Gems Palette. Using the three yellow/gold shades I created wh...
I was thinking about doing a video on this but to be honest I much prefer these sort of things on my blog purely for photo ops.
Firstly can we just appreciate how cute my new makeup bag from ASOS is! I'm a crazy cat lady (if we haven't already established that.) You might be thinking why do you have two makeup bags and a brush set? Why don't you get a larger bag? I see your valid point, and I planned to until I found carrying different bags was functional. I keep things organised having small things such as eyeshadow pots, blushes, lipsticks in the cat ears bag, my palettes and other larger items such as foundations and primers go into the sparkly bag (ebay).
Recently Matt and I road tripped along the coast to Melbourne via his hometown. We also had a family photoshoot (watch my vlogs to see the trip and our photoshoot fail). I wrote this post prior to leaving but haven't had time to publish it.
I'm super indecisive about things so I always bring a few options incase of weather and certain occasions. I have packed two primers, the Australis primer for everyday wear and Benefits Porefessional incase we go out at night or it's warmer than expected while we are away - also planned to use this on the photoshoot.
I couldn't decide on a foundation, then I fake tanned so it was decided for me! Rimmel Match Perfection in 203 it had to be, nothing else I owned matched the tan. Gladly this is my go to all time favourite drugstore foundation to date. For more coverage I opted for Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in Peach Ivory. As my tan fades this will be perfect for later in the week when we go out to dinners and maybe clubs.
Yep, you see three concealers.. I have all the most favourable skin flaws - obvious sarcasm? Very dark under eye circles, redness and hormonal breakouts. The Maybelline Cover Stick in Yellow is great as long as you use a primer underneath and set it with powder, otherwise I find it slides off a bit. On top of the yellow concealer I apply the Maybelline instant age rewind in 60 and on the cheek bones Kardashian style. I'm using the Maybelline Superstay Better Skin concealer in the shade 02 Light to cover the odd spot and any redness around my nose, this concealer claims you will have better skin in weeks of using this and if that's true I'm buying the foundation! (edit: I bought the foundation).
Powders are always the same for me, Australis Fresh & Flawless in Natural and Rimmel's Stay Matte in Silky Beige. Australis Fresh & Flawless is the only powder I have ever used which lasts over 5 hours on my skin without having to powder before becoming an oil slick! It's definitely a t-zone holy grail for me. I say t-zone because it's a bit too heavy under the eyes which is where the rimmel stay matte comes in.
I packed my DB Illuminator for extra measure for the coming Photoshoot. I want to 'shine bright like a diamond!' (sorry, not sorry). Again for the Photoshoot I will be using Benefits Loli Tint as it's dewy and very pigmented. This will be a staple of mine in summer on top of a BB cream as it lasts all day and you can double it as a lip tint. I also threw in my go to Blush by The Balm in Argyle, it's the perfect pinkish purple for most skin tones which lasts for hours.
My go to Mascara at the moment is this Model Co mascara - unsure if it has a colour number or name as nothing came on the bottle. I got this out of a magazine ages ago and put it aside until recently when my Rimmel Day to Night ran out. The Model Co mascara has a synthetic wand for voluminous lashes, personally I prefer these types of bristles. I threw in the Barry M Vegas Black Mascara just incase (cannot survive without back ups especially when I will be with guys 90% of the time). The bristles on this wand are synthetic and give great volume and length to my short lashes.
For eyes I decided to go neutral with my original Urban Decay Naked palette (honestly the best beauty purchase I have ever made). For everyday I use Virgin in my inner corner, Naked all over the lid and Buck to deepen the crease and outer corner, then I will use the Maybelline Master Precise liquid liner to apply a small flick. If we end up clubbing in Melbourne or just doing a late dinner I will use Dark Horse and Toasted to transform my day look to a night look. I'm also bringing the Barry M Glow Palette to test out on the drive down.
A recent purchase is the Rimmel Scandaleyes eye shadow crayon in Bluffing. Easy to use, super pigmented and long lasting. They don't crease on me either. Perfect for the lazy eyeshadow lover, swipe all over the lid and blend out. Ta-da.
I have packed an array of lip products, because like eyeshadow and eyeliners lip products can really change up a look. Depending on the occasion I feel like I have all bases covered with nudes, pinks and reds. My Barry M in 62 is a fluorescent pink for a statement lip. For reds I decided to opt for NYX Lip Liner in Red for a traditional deep red, I could match this for any occasion. If I'm ever feeling like my teeth aren't as white as can be I throw on Revlon Siren and all my worries are set aside, this was a go to for me in summer and it's making a comeback in my makeup back for this spring weather.
E.L.F Matte Lip Color pens are the bomb.com they apply easily, are matte, long lasting, user friendly - the pen/liner feel gives even the shakiest hands a benefit to apply along the lip line. I packed the colours Rich Red and Praline. Onto nudes I opted for MAC Naked Bud from their Lustre range (limited edition), Savvy Lip Liner in Natural and Rimmel Exaggerate in 30 Natural.
My faithful brow product is NYX Brow Cake in Blonde, I haven't been able to top this nifty powder. I wouldn't call it a holy grail but I definitely haven't found a drugstore product which would come close.
For tools I can't travel without a mirror or tweezers, and of course brushes. I keep all my brushes in the Furless travel case. Comment below if you want an in depth review on the brushes I use daily.
I hope this gives you a little inspiration if you're going away for the weekend, don't forget false lashes if you love them too.
xo Jocelyn
I was thinking about doing a video on this but to be honest I much prefer these sort of things on my b...
E.L.F are one of those drugstore brands who just get it. Low prices, quality pigmented products which dupe a variety of high end items and they're cruelty free.
E.L.F are one of those drugstore brands who just get it. Low prices, quality pigmented products which dupe a variety of high end items...
