HayleyLoui

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It's Favourite time again! And I'm a little late to the party, but a few technical issues have got in the way. All is sorted now though, and I'll be moving to a Wordpress Blog soon. So keep your eyes peeled!

So here's what I've been loving this month.

First is my Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. I love the coverage of this, and it has a beautiful finish. For a more indepth review, see here.

Another refound fave, is the Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara. This has been in my collection for a while now, and i find myself reaching for it quite often. I love the wand, and it gives me a great everyday lash look.

This was an emergency purchase as my current liner had dried.Its the Seventeen Make Your Mark Liner. But I was really impressed with this little bargain. It is a felt tip style, so I find it really easy to use, and it goes on black. (Alot I find need two layers to look dark enough). One problem is it has a little trouble going over eyeshadow, but for the price we'll let it off.

Now this is not strictly a beauty product, more of a hygiene, but it has changed my life! It was on offer for £1.99 when I bought it, which for the size of the bottle is INSANE! I've been teaming this Colgate Max White One Mouthwash with the Colgate Max White One Toothpaste, and in 2 weeks, my teeth are completely different! And this mouthwash doesn't have a strong taste. A total 5 stars from me.

This is a face brush from a set I bought from Depop. It came in a set of 10 face brushes, for £20. I was a little scared about getting some brushes from the internet. But the quality is amazing, and the bristles are so soft. They do a perfect job, and this one reminds me alot of Real Techniques Expert Face Brush.

Last of all how could I miss my favourite thing about Easter. Cadburys Creme Eggs. Unfortunately, they stop selling them at the beginning of April, which is the worst thing ever. But I always stock up, because, well they;re my fave!

Get It Here.
Estee Lauder Foundation
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara
Seventeen Make Your Mark Liner
Colgate Max White One Mouthwash
Real Techniques Face Brush (I couldn't find a link for the Depop ones anymore sorry!)
Theres no Creme Eggs till next year folks! (Cries)

This month has been a whirlwind again, and my blogging has suffered unfortunately. But I have a few ideas all lined up, so keep your eyes peeled for those!

Love Hayley xx

I recently decided to treat myself to a little shopping spree at my local MAC counter, and thought id share the pieces that i picked up.

I had meant to grab a pro longwear concealer too, but totally forgot! I was so annoyed with myself when i got home. Just means ill have too visit again soon, oops!

But anyway here's the bits and bobs I got.

First up is the Perfect Topping skin finish. It's a gorgeous blend of different shades of highlighter to create the 'Perfect Topping' (haha). The blend of colours also give a CC effect, so help to cover any blemishes or uneven complexion. This is only a gentle highlighter, so it doesn't give an overpowering glow. Just a hint on the cheekbones for a healthy look.

A staple in any beauty bloggers collection is an amazing red lipstick. And i think I've found my favourite. after hearing great things i decided to try the Ruby Woo lipstick. Its a true red colour with blue undertones (great for helping to whitening the appearance of your teeth). Although the finish is a Retro Matte, it doesn't dry out the lips like other Matte finish lipsticks do. It is incredibly long lasting too, as i only had to reapply once though the night, although it does have a habit of transferring so be careful!

I've committed a beauty blogging sin here, as i forgot to take photos before i used it Oops!

I picked up a Painterly paint pot, which I've had my eye on since i saw it in one of VelvetGhosts videos on YouTube. Its a creamy eye colour which goes on smooth and dries on your lids. It doesn't crease or dry out and creates a great eye shadow base. I love this colour because its perfect on its own for a nude look, or as a base for smokey eyes. It also conceals any blemishes or complexion imperfections.

The last thing i got is just more of a housekeeping item, not as exciting as new makeup! Its the Mac brush cleanser. I love this for cleaning my brushes between uses, It cleans, disinfects and lengthens the life of your brushes. It also helps to reduce the drying time needed. Spot cleaning your brushes between uses also helps to prevent breakouts as the bacteria is cleaned off. Although i still deep clean my brushes every 2-3 weeks depending on how much heavy makeup ive been using.

Everything is available on the MAC website. Here.

What are your favourite mac products? So i can start up a new wishlist!

Love Hayleyloui. xx

I've recently taken a little break from blogging, due to my work life becoming more and more busy, plus being so unmotivated. But im back, and whats better to start with than a favourites post?

This months lot is a bit of a mixed bag. With even a makeup remover in for good measure. So lets get to it.

First up is the Estee Lauder Take It Away makeup remover lotion. At first i was a little unsure, thinking it was going to one of those products i use for a while and then forget about. But as someone who is a little bit lazy when it comes to taking my makeup off, this has changed everything. One pump on a cotton pad and it removes everything, even long lasting foundation. The only thing is it takes a little more effort to remove waterproof mascara, but thats expected. It is a pretty pricey product at £22 but you get 200ml and it lasts forever!

Get it here.

Next is my new favourite lipstick from MAC, which is the shade Touch in a Lustre finish. I was after a new nude shade that i could wear both day and night. And this one is perfect, especially with my fairer skin tone. Plus the shade is buildable, meaning it can be more sheer for day and more intense for night. This is quite hydrating and smooth feeling on the lips because of the finish, another reason why its an everyday fave.

Get it here

I have also been loving the InstaBlur Primer from The Body Shop. This has a 5 in 1 primer, and is very similar to Benefits Porefessional (that kind of silicone, gel primer). It hides pores, smooths your skin, controls shine, hides blemishes and extends your makeup. I love this underneath my foundation, it smooths my skin and makes it feel hydrated too. Plus i have noticed a difference in how my makeup does last longer!

Get it here

I've fallen back in love with Maybelline The Falsies mascara. Its always hanging around my makeup bag, but i picked it back up this last month and i just love it. It creates black, more voluminous and much longer lashes. It makes such a difference to my lashes with just a couple of coats, and its so cheap compared to others out there.

Get it here.

Last of all this month, its my favourite foundation. This month is the MAC Studio Sculpt, i have the shade NW20. I love this foundation because it is so good for dry skin, and gives a great coverage. It has a gel base, so it is hydrating and doesn't dry out your skin. It is a medium coverage but can be built to a full coverage, so is perfect. Plus with the primer it lasts all day long.

Get it here.

While I'm not a huge fan of wearing lipstick everyday (I can leave the house without it!) I do enjoy applying a bit every now and again, especially if it's for a special occasion.
Now none of these products are anywhere near new to the market, and you've probably heard, seen or tried most of them. But they have been used over and over so I can safely say that they are my go to lipsticks, and in my opinion, pretty damn good.
First are two shades from Kate Moss' collection for Rimmel. Shade 20 is a bright pink colour, which I love to wear in the spring and summer months. It's so bright and girly, it goes perfectly with pretty summer dresses and floral patterns.

Shade 22 is my favourite red lipstick (with the exception of the amazing MAC Russian Red). It's the perfect bold and vibrant red shade, that is exactly what I want with a bold red lip. Both of these products have the same hydrating formula, which is great news as I sometimes find lipstick to be drying on my lips. They also have amazing pigmentation and staying power, so you're not always looking in the mirror for a touch up!

Next is from Collection in the shade Scorned. I originally picked this up for a Halloween look, but ended up falling in love with it. Its a great deep berry shade which is perfect for the autumn and colder months. It doesn't have quite the same hydrating effect as the Rimmel shades, but £3 I'm not going to complain!

Infrared by Topshop has been a favourite of mine from the moment I picked it up. Its an orange toned shade, which is perfect for adding a dash of colour to a more neutral look, without going overboard! It has amazing staying power, and is hydrating to apply too. I feel Topshop have done a great job with their lipstick collection, whichever shade you choose!

My final pick is technically more of a lip butter, but I love it so much. It's the Revlon lip butter in Strawberry Shortcake. It's such a girly pink colour that's perfect for everyday wear. I love to wear this during the summer months and on bright sunny days. As the name gives away, it's super hydrating and feels great to apply. The range are also really pigmented, but that's more obvious with a brighter shade.

So those are my top 5 picks from the drugstore for lipsticks. As I'm not a massive fan of everyday wear, these are all quite bright so they make an impression and make you feel a little more 'dressed up'.
Whats your favourite lipstick and do you wear it everyday?
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Rimmel Shade 20
Rimmel Shade 22
Collection Scorned
Topshop Infrared
Revlon Strawberry Shortcake

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