April Favourites.

I know I am a little late posting this, but better late than never. This month is absolutely flying by, I haven't really shared to much information about it yet but I am having Breast Augmentation done this Friday which is so exciting, although extremely scary. So for the last few weeks I have been trying to get an assignment done, exercising as much as possible (as I won't be able to for the next two weeks) and organising my wardrobe so I can get rid of all of the clothes that soon wont fit me anymore - which I will definitely be putting on eBay, and I will give you the links if you want to check them out.

For the month of April I fell in love with a few new products, and rediscovered a couple of old ones as well. I have been using a lot of different products during May as well so I will post my May favourites probably late next week!

Clarisonic Mia in Baby Pink - I am so glad I finally decided to get this product. I have been using it for about 2 months and it has improved my skin dramatically. I have acne prone skin and always have, I have never had terrible acne but its not unusual to get a couple of break outs here and there. I feel like since I have been using my Clarisonic Mia that has decreased sufficiently and when I get a break out it goes away much quicker. My skin is left feeling so clean without feeling stripped of the necessary oils. I have been using it with the Neutrogena Acne wash in Grapefruit which I think is pretty good but I will do a more in depth review with this and some good products to use with it.

Soap & Glory Hand Food - I got this travel size hand cream for $5 which I think is such a great price and is the perfect size for my handbag. It smells amazing and doesn't leave my hands feeling sicky.

LumiNail - This month I have been using LumiNail a lot mostly these three colurs; Miami Pink, Carribean Coral and Long Island Lilac. I like these polishes, but I don't think it is the quality of a manicure from a salon as it is easy to peel off if you pick at them the slightest bit. I do like them though and they do last longer than normal nail polish.

MAC Face and Body Foundation - I have been liking this foundation for when I want less coverage than I get from my Pro Long Wear foundation. I use a couple of layers and apply it with a dense powder brush which I might give more detailed review on later. 

MAC 134 Powder Brush - I like this brush for applying MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural or my Nude by Nature powder. Is perfectly dense and wide and easy to use.

MAC Select Cover Up Concealer - I have been using this almost everyday underneath my eyes and the tiniest bit goes a long way. I literally use the smallest amount and still have too much. I really like the way this concealer makes me look much more awake.

LUSH Bubblegum Lip Scrub - I absolutely love this lip scrub, perfect for regular use without scrubbing too much and leaving your lips sore. My lips always feel soft and absorb lip balm so much better after using this. I have been using this for months, but a lot over the last few weeks and remember why I love it so much.

Jimmy Choo Perfume - I am absolutely in love with this perfume, I have been using it every day without fail and it smells lovely all day. This is definitely my new all time perfume!

Everyday Pretty Things.

I thought I would do a quick post about things I use/wear everyday that deserved a mention! I was going to post my April Favourites today but decided to do this one first, and that will be up either tomorrow or the next day. These are kind of like my monthly favourites, the things I always love but don't want to post in my favourites every single month.

Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet - I have been using this wallet for about 3 years after receiving it as an 18th birthday present. I love this wallet and can't see myself ever buying myself a different one as this will last me forever, I use it everyday and it still looks brand new.

Thomas Sabo Pearl Bracelet - I love this bracelet so much I wear it every single day. I have a cross charm on it because it is small and simple and even though I am not overly religious, I definitely believe in having faith so this is definitely my favourite bracelet.

Michael Kors Silver Watch - I am not positive on the exact model of this watch. I have been wearing it for about a year, and am strongly considering buying it in gold. I love this watch as it is so big and bulky and I don't have to wear much other jewelery with it because it is such a statement piece.

Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne Perfume - I love this for an everyday floral scent and the bottle is just beautiful. I love this perfume as it doesn't smell to strong and has a very elegant smell, rather than a cheaper celebrity made perfume, although I do have a lot of other perfumes that I love aswell.

Rayban Cats - I have these in brown and black, but I will be selling the black ones as on my fair skin and light hair I feel like they are just too dark for me. (If you are interested in buying them please let me know, they are in perfect condition as I never wear them - come with case for about $100). These look so different to any other sunglasses I've worn. They kind of remind me of Chopper Reid, but I love them!!

MAC Plushglass in Fulfilled - I have only had this particular colour for a few days but before then I would have included a different one maybe Pinkarat. I love MAC lipglosses but this one has quickly become my favourite.

NARS Orgasm Blush - This product has a lot of hype in the beauty blog/youtube community and I think it is absolutely well deserved. This is my absolute favourite blush of all time and I use it basically every single day. It has the prettiest gold specs through it and I really feel like it compliments my skin tone.

MAC Haul.

Today I was a little bit excited to have this delivered to my desk at work - this haul includes a couple of things I have used before and love, and a few new products I have been wanting to try. 

Prep & Prime is one of my favourite everyday products, this is my third or fourth bottle and I find it really works for my skin. If anyone wants to know more about this product I will definitely do a more in depth review.

MSF Natural - I have used this powder once before and I liked it but I didn't really find it as great as everyone says. I have a few powders I always swap from whenever I feel like a change and I heard this powder is great with Face and Body foundation so decided to give it another go.

Face & Body Foundation - I have been wanting to use something more sheer for an everyday foundation, and since using my Clarisonic (review coming soon) I finally feel like my skin is getting to a point where I can start using less coverage. I will definitely let you know what I think of this product because I was always getting questions on my old blog about which MAC foundations I recommend. The first thing that is a big difference between this and any other I have tried is the packaging for one, but the consistency is like none I have ever tried before. If you have tried the Maybelline BB Cream, the consistency is very similar.

Select Cover Up Concealer - I got this because I really wanted to start using a liquid concealer for under my eyes. I have been using cream concealers such as; Studio Sculpt, Benefit Erase Paste & Boing and just felt like it was time for a change.

Eyeliner (210) Brush - I got this brush because for the last few months I have been using more and more liquid eyeliners. I have Blacktrack Fluid Line and haven't quite mastered using this yet so I am hoping this will help.

Powder Brush (134) - This was very pricey for a brush ($109AUD) which I would normally never spend on one brush but thought this was definitely a staple brush to have in my collection as I don't have a brush like this. I feel like it is so dense I won't be wasting as much product like I would on brush with more sparse bristles. 

Fulfilled Plushglass - This is my first Plushglass and my first impression is a very very good one. It smells amazing, the colour is just gorgeous and I love the way it makes my lips tingle. Plushglass lipgloss are made to make your lips look more full by "plumping" them. I have used some strong lip plumpers, such as Napoleon Perdis Love Bite (which I find ridiculously painful). However this one definitely isn't painful at all.

If you want to know any more details on any of the mentioned products, feel free to leave them in the comments but I am more than likely going to talk more about these products after using them a bit more.

March Favourites.

Neutrogena Acne Stress Control
I have been using this face wash for about 6 weeks - and it has definitely made a noticeable change to my skin. I have quite good skin in general, I get occasional breakouts on my chin but I do believe that when I do get them, it is because of stress and/or hormones. This face wash is a cream wash, which makes it easy to use and it makes my skin feel very clean. I will probably do another post on my skin care routine, and will do a bit more of an in depth review on this product then.

LeTan Jet Dry Instant Spray Tan in Bronze
I got this product form Kmart for about AU $7 which I think is pretty great for a decent spray tanning product. I like LeTan products in general, and I think I will also do a self tanning post in the near future so I will share my opinions on a few other LeTan products aswell but basically this is great for if you want to quickly achieve a nice even tan, and it is really easy to use. I am really fussy about the smell of some spray tanning products, but this one doesn't smell bad at all and for the price I definitely have no complaints.

Real Techniques Stippling Brush
As you can see, this brush is a very loved brush and desperately needs to be cleaned. It is great for applying liquid foundations, and I paid about AU $20 which isn't bad for a good quality brush. It looks like it is a bit of a weird shape but that is only because it needs to be washed. 

Moroccan Oil
I have actually posted a review on this product already but I had to add it into my favourites because I have been using it every single day. I love this product because it makes my hair feel so much better and look softer and shiny.

Lola by Marc Jacobs
I have had this perfume for about 6 months, and received it as a gift. I liked it when I received it but I think only recently did I realize how much. I have been wearing it every single day, and I think the bottle is so pretty however, it is annoying to keep in my purse. 

MAC Prep and Prime Translucent Powder
This has definitely been my most recent discovery, which I love. I got it because I love the Prep and Prime Primer, and thought I'd give this one a go because I felt like it was time to use a new powder. I usually dislike powders that aren't pressed because I find them to be way too messy but this one I like because it makes my face look so much better, my pores look smaller. I will probably do another post on just this product, I have been using it for a few weeks but when I have been using it for a little while longer I will do a full review.

Also, I started my first few days of Tiny Tea but decided to stop and start again on Monday as I feel like I am wasting it if I keep using it while I plan on eating bad food, especially since on Thursday night I had a big night with my girlfriends and alcohol and bad food don't usually go well with a detox. I don't need to lose weight, I weigh 55kgs at the moment and my mail goal of the detox is just too detox my body of all the toxins and to give me more energy. I will definitely post an update on my experience when I start using it properly though.

FOTD - Red Lips & Messy Blonde Hair.

This is a very simple FOTD - Very basic everyday makeup, with a red lip.

On my face I am wearing:

- MAC Pro Long wear foundation

- MAC Studio sculpt concealer

- MAC Prep and Prime Translucent powder.

- MAC Peaches blush

-Rimmel London Kate Moss #12 lipstick (as mentioned in an earlier post)

I aplogize for the Photobooth quality photos, future FOTD will be taken with my SLR camera.

MAC Pro Long Wear Foundation.

This is my holy grail foundation, by far - I use it everyday and it lasts all day. I feel like I have spent a lot of time trying to find the "perfect" foundation for my skin - and when I say perfect, the criteria has always been; a foundation that stays on my skin all day, doesn't make me oily or patchy, and doesn't look like I have a lot of makeup caked onto my skin. 

This foundation is all of that and more; I don't think I could say a bad thing about it. I find it easy to apply and blend, it looks like my skin but better, it has a pump so it makes it a bit more convenient and this may sound strange but I really like the smell of MAC foundations.  I should also tell you what my skin type is so you can compare it to yours and see if it is going to work for your skin the same way it does mine; my skin is pretty average - it isn't overly oily or dry but I am prone to breakouts mainly on my chin, but I put it down to mainly stress and hormones.

I would recommend this foundation to anyone looking for something to make their skin look flawless without looking or feeling heavy. The coverage is definitely more of a medium to full coverage and is definitely buildable to anyone wanting more then medium coverage.