Over Christmas and new year, I wore a lot of makeup. In normal day to day life, I only wear makeup three times a week, so it was actually really nice to play around with different products and really test out some different things to see how they perform. I picked up a few bits when I was in Florida & NYC, and I was lucky enough to be given a few bits and bobs by Santa (and some generous PR's! Thank You!)
I've got a mixed bag of two complexion items, two lip items and two brow products which is something I don't normally get overly excited about.
In the above picture:
Pixi matte last liquid lip really rose Huda beauty liquid matte cheerleader Precisely well my brow pencil benefit Nyx eyebrow paint brunette Pixi skintreats rose flash balm
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hour clay exposed
Pixi Matte Last Liquid Lip - Really Rose This is a super long lasting matte lip color from Pixi Beauty. I was very lucky to have been sent a few of the pixi bits to try out recently and am so far really impressed. This has a watery texture when applying. I would even say it applies much like a lip stain but has the depth and pigmentation of a liquid lipstick. This glides onto the lips and dries almost immediately. I found this to be longlasting but did need reapplying after eating lunch. It didn't 'bleed' onto my chin though which I really like and it did layer well (there was no caking or dry patches). For me this is the perfect dark pink nude. Huda Beauty Liquid Matte - Cheerleader Sticking with lips, my next favorite is the Huda Beauty Liquid Matte in Cheerleader. This is pretty similar to the pixi shade mentioned above, but is a completely different texture and finish. If you prefer 'creamy' 'suede' like textures in your matte lipsticks, this one is for you. This dries darker than it applies and although it did flake a bit and didn't layer brilliantly, I would say this is still one of my faves. It's comfortable to wear, highly pigmented and looks amazing.
Wearing Benefit Precisely My Brow, Pixi Rose Balm, Tarte Highlight & Pixi Liquid Lip in 'Really Rose'
Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil My absolute love of life where brows are concerned is the Sephora brow pencil, however, given that I am not US based, it's difficult to get my hands on it and so when Sarah Jane gave me this for my Christmas I was relieved to find a UK alternative. I love that this is retractable, has a great spooly and has just the right amount of pigment. The shade is a little light for me (brunette) but even so, I love this. Nyx Brow Paint - BrunetteThroughout 2017 I tried out a few NYX products after hearing great things about the brand from other bloggers and noticing that it is quite an affordable brand. Whilst I was in America, I popped into Target (holy mother of shiz, that was an experience!) and picked up the Nyx Brow Paint to try out. At $5.99 it was a bargain and I had hopes that this would be a liquid version of the ABH Dip Brow (I hate how quickly mine dried out so hoped a tube would prevent this!) and I wasnt disappointed. You need a teeny tiny amount of this otherwise it will go on really dark and 'block' like, but used with brushing motions, with a light hand at the front and heavier hand at the back, this is amazing.
Pixi skintreats rose flash balm
This was sent to me in the same package as the liquid lip product I mentioned before (Thanks Pixi!) and is designed to be used as either a primer or as a moisture mask. Personally, I prefer to use this as a primer. It reminds me of the Estee Lauder Genuine Glow but without the pearlescent sheen. This is thick, balmy and perfect as a base. My skintone needs a little bit of evening out and so this helps to give me a great base before working on foundation etc. Smells gorgeous too!
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hour clay exposed This highlight is errrrythaaang. I am highlighter obsessed and this one is riiiiight up my mirror reflected street. I bought this in a set in Sephora which included a Bobbi Brown shimmer bric, a cover fx one, a becca highlight, benefit high beam and something else I can't remember the name of. The set was only $39 and I swear I would buy every one of the items again. This is a golden tone which makes me look like a GODDESS* (**slight exaggeration LOL!). I love this SO much and already have my eye on their other highlights.
So there you have my current beauty favourites. What products do you recommend I try out?
H xx
