HayleyLoui

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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.

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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!

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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.