Everyday Makeup ; Summer Edition

This summer, I've grown more fond of makeup for some weird reason... It could have something to do with buying The core collection real technique's brushes (Review coming soon).

They're amazing, and well , being my first brushes i own, i was kind of super excited to use them for everything! hence, wearing more make up!

After so much experimenting, i finally found a nice daily routine that still looks like a "natural no make up " look.


First off, i start with Moisturiser and a Lip Balm, to literally .. moisturise my face. haha

L'oreal Triple Active Day Moisturiser 

Burt's Bee's lip balm

I wait a few minutes for the moisturiser to dry, and then apply a little bit of the BB cream, and then a little bit of the True Match Foundation. i do this on somedays when i want extra coverage.

Usually though, i just go with wearing the BB cream. (review soon!)

I love using the Real Techniques "Buffing brush" for applying both, it blends them soooo well!

All-In-One BB Cream in 03.

L'oreal True Match in N7 Amber.

I then apply the L'Oreal Concealer using the Real Techniques "Pointed Foundation" brush. my under eye circles are so dark, so if anyone has a solution i'd love to hear it!

L'Oreal True Match concealer 

I like using both, Soap & Glory and Bare Minerals,  just because i use the soap and glory more as a highlighter, in the upper part of my cheek bones, and on the bridge of my nose, and i use the bare minerals on the lower part of my cheeks, (the fleshy bit under your bone when you smile). 

I love the soap and glory, but i just feel like i need a bit of pink on my cheeks sometimes.

Review of the soap and glory here

I use my sephora Blush brush No 4 to apply the Bare minerals 

and Real Techniques Contour brush to apply the soap and glory.

Soap & Glory Peach Party Blush Wheel

Bare Minerals Blush in "The French Kiss"

For mascara , I'm loving this one by L'oreal.

I don't wear it every every day, but on the better days, i do.

L'oreal Volume Million Lashes

For lips, I'm loving the Revlon Colour Burst in the colour "Vivacious"

Revlon Colour Burst "Vivacious"

And thats itttt, do share your summer makeup routine in the comments below  :)!

Sarah xxx

Review ; Maybelline BB cream & FIT Concealer. ♡

There was so much hype going around about the Maybelline BB cream, so finally , i decided to give it a go, along with the new concealer.

I was mostly drawn into buying this BB cream, as an alternative to my benefit tinted moisturiser i reviewed here, because 

A. A LOT cheaper

&

B. it had some benefits i liked..

The BB cream, claims to :

1. Create a natural glow

It certainly did not give me a natural glow, more than anything i felt like it made me look powdery..

2. Compliment skin tone

it made me look lighter, and yes i made sure this is my shade..

3.SPF 30 UV protection

i guess it does have that advantage.

4.Hydrates all day

Didn't at all feel like it gave me that feeling, i felt like it was so dry!

5.Blurs imperfections

Not really..

6. Oil-free,Non-greasy

i think it did this one quite well..

7. Looks visibly smooth

not really.. it looked powdery on me

8. Feels fresh

not at all.. i couldn't wait till i got it off, it felt so suffocating.

honestly, i wore this product 4 times to give it chances to impress, but after that now I'm sure i will never wear it again. thank god it was not that expensive, so i don't feel super bad. 

Ive heard rimmel has a BB cream too, so maybe ill give that a go, but for now I'm sticking to my tinted moisturiser by Benefit, because it literally feels amazing!

Another thing i bought was the FIT concealer, and To be honest, 

i love this one.

 I used to user Rimmel's match perfect concealer, but this one is so much nicer, 

blends so easily, 

feels so smooth, 

and doesn't at all crease in the under eye. 

it also lasts quite a while, and a small bit goes all the way. 

i would totally buy it again for sure!

I was also lucky that day, as maybelline had a "buy 3 get a free bag" offer.. i thought they'd give me one of those makeup bags, so i bought a baby lips chapstick (it was the cheapest) , and was actually surprised i got given such a pretty rosegold-silver cross body bag.

its so cute and perfect for summer.. I'm actually impressed maybelline.

PS: Just because the BB cream failed me, doesn't mean I'm not a fan of maybelline anymore. i love them.. its just this one product failed me..

tell me your thoughts on it ?

Sarah xxx

February Favourites.

PINCH PUNCH BEGINNING OF THE MONTH.

February has passed SOOO fast! how is it march already?!

1// Bus coin keeper thing.
2//Stethoscope (been loving using this and feeling like a doctor!)
3//MAC lipstick in Luster "Plumful" (LOVE how natural this looks on me, been using it every single day!)
4// Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer (i've been looking for a good concealer for a while now, and FINALLY i can say, I'm super happy with this one!.. though i do wish it would stay on longer)
5// Kate Spade mini wallet.


Music :

Lately I've been feeling "cool" hahah

- 23// Mike Will ft. Miley Cyrus,Wiz Khalifa &Juicy J 

- Dark Horse// Katy Perry

TV Shows :

- Parenthood
(I like this show , because, its chill without being too chill. Its not serious, if you understand what I'm trying to say haha.. like its a show i just put on while I'm doing wtv because its fun to watch and i don't have to be super focused while watching.Basically, ITS GOOD!)


Let me know what you've been loving :)

-Sarah xx