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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

August Beauty Favourites


As a cream contour kinda gal, I hadn't found a brush that worked amazingly with cream products, so I had just been using my beauty blender to blend out my contour and calling it a day. Up until early July, that is. THIS BRUSH! I actually bought it as a last minute "meh" item to qualify for free shipping from Priceline, but it turned out to be the best thing I've ever done in my life. Not over exaggerating at all. The bristles are so tightly packed (yet still soft) that it works amazingly to seamlessly blend out my cream contour (sponges tend to sheer it out to nothing, soft, fluffy brushes tend to just spread it around). I only really use it for my contour, but I have played around with it and it does work well for foundation, too. The best part? It's so cheap! I highly recommend this brush, especially to beginners.

2. Too Faced Hangover Primer*
I was a little hesitant to try this after reading mixed reviews, but as this is marketed as a hydrating primer, I finally bit the bullet and gave it a try.. and I'm not mad about it. I like to apply this as a sort of base primer to hydrate and smooth out the skin before I go in with a little POREfessional on areas where my pores need disguising as Hangover is not a pore filling primer. It leaves my skin feeling soft, hydrated and ready for foundation, which glides on smoothly over my base. It contains skin-loving ingredients which help to revive lacklustre looking skin so I've actually even used this on its own - no foundation, just a little concealer, on work days when my skin is looking a little.. blegh to refresh my complexion and leave me with a healthy looking glow. I'm a fan of the sweet, yet subtle, coconut-ty scent and the handy pump mechanism, too.

3. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
After having heard rave reviews about The Ordinary's skincare range from basically everyone on planet Earth, I decided to get this little baby during Priceline's 40% off skincare sale. I use it before my usual moisturiser, basically how you would use a serum, and let me tell you: the hype is real! It has quite a thick consistency, which surprised me at first, especially considering that you deposit the product on to your face using a pipette but despite the consistency, the product quickly absorbs in to the skin without leaving any sticky or unpleasant residue behind. It just leaves my face feeling soft, moisturised and plump. This has honestly been a life saver for my dry, flaky skin. I highly recommend it (it's so cheap!) if you have a drier skin type.

You guys! This lipstick! I adore ABH liquid lipsticks - they all have such an amazing formula! So incredibly long lasting - I get a good 5 hours at least of wear before it starts to fade, and when it does fade, it fades nice and evenly, almost like a stain, not crumbly and patchy as many formulas do. The formula can be a little drying on my dry lips, but nothing a little lip balm can't combat and definitely not as bad as some of the other matte lipsticks that I've tried in my days. I have a few shades, but I've been loving "Strawberry" lately. Such a pretty coral-y, melon-y, warm red colour that is perfect for the Summertime.

5. Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette
Why does Australia have to wait months and months for new release products? WHY?! I finally got my keen little hands on the Naked Heat palette the day it was released here in Australia and I'm sososo in love with it. I'm sure you're all sick of hearing about it by now so I'll keep it short and sweet: the colours are amazing and super pigmented. The formula is great; there is a little (nothing crazy) fall-out, but that is to be expected of such a finely milled and pigmented eyeshadow, and I've created so many looks with this palette already. If you're after a warm-toned palette, this is definitely worth the buy in my opinion



What beauty bits are you loving lately?












As always, this post has not been sponsored in any way, meaning that none of the items mentioned have been sent to me, endorsed or paid for by anyone other than me, myself and I. This post does, however, contain affiliate links. I will always disclose such information with an asterisk (*) for full disclosure to my readers.
Feel free to find and purchase these products elsewhere if you don't get down like that. :)

46 comments:

  1. Argh! The Naked Heat palette is so gorgeous! I really need to get my keen little hands on it too! Xx

    Kez | acaciasdreams.com

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  2. I'm drooling over #5.... everyone's talking about this palette! I need to get my hands on Heat!

    xoxo,

    Berniedette | PetiteAndToned.com

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  3. I love liquid lipstick. It easily glides on your lips. You don't need to press your lips to make it even. The shade of rose and cherry are one of my favorites.

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  4. As always, everything looks fantastic! I would give that lipstick a try. It looks like a beautiful color.

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  5. Thanks for the bday gift ideas!

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  6. That strawberry shade is just perfect! I also need a good primer, so I will have to look into the one you mentioned here.

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  7. I'm SO on the fence about the Naked Heat palette, every time I see it I'm head over heels but it has similar tones to my 35O and Modern Renaissance Palette ahhh... Also why did I not know NYX sold brushes?! Going to Ulta right now!! Haha

    http://www.elegantlychiic.com/

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  8. I don't have a ton of skin care products or makeup. But the primer you mentioned sounds like one I'd like to add to my collection.

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  9. I've been wanting to try the ABH lipsticks for a hot minute now! I keep hearing great things about them.

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  10. I love the look of the Naked Heat palette. I think the colours are so pretty and perfect for fall! I think I'm going to have to put it on my wishlist.

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  11. I love that serum from the Ordinary! I would be really frustrated if I were Australian, too, it's not fair that such a big market has to wait!

    www.beautyfromkatie.blogspot.com

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  12. Love that you have both Anastasia BH and Urban Decay in your mix of August faves. Both are such great, tried and true brands.

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  13. Love this, so cool. This seems to be really popular so I'm gonna have to check it out!!

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  14. I really want to try the brush and ordinary skincare!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  15. Those are some awesome favs! I need to get my lips that Lipstick!
    Madelain | http://www.wheremyheartwanders.com

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  16. Love the urban decay pallet. I would like to try this one out for fall. Great colors!

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  17. I am loving all of your August beauty favourites especially the Too faced products and the ordinary skincare range. These are products that I normally use myself.

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  18. I don't have tons of skin care products or makeup but I would give that lipstick a try. I like liquid lipstick because it easily glides on your lips… It looks like the perfect every day color if you’re looking for a neutral shade with a slight pop.

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  19. Great choices! I'm loving my Too Faced Primer as well and my The Ordinary products.They are working miracles on my skin! I have the Buffet, Retinoid Advanced 2%, The 7% Glycolic Toner and the Niacinamide!

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  20. I'm so tempted by the Naked Heat palette, it has such gorgeous hues!

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  21. Thanks Christie for sharing this review. It will make my shopping so much easier lol. Great post! :-)

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  22. Great suggestions! I am totally going to try the hangover primer. I really need it today!

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  23. I just recently tried stuff from ABH and I think it's becoming one of my favorite brands! These are great picks!

    xo
    Sami
    www.theclassicbrunette.com

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  24. YOU MUST! It's such an amazing warm toned palette. :) xx

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  25. Yessss, girl! You NEED it, especially since you're going in to Autumn right now. ;) x

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  26. I agree, Rose. I'm such a fan of liquid lipstick. The shade Strawberry by A.B.H. is definitely worth a try if you're in to cherry shades. x

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  27. It's gorgeous! Makes your teeth look whiter too, which is a pleasant bonus. :P x

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  28. Isn't it gorgeous?! I'm still obsessed aha. Hangover primer is amazing on drier skin types. If you do try it, let me know what you think. :) x

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  29. Decisions, decisions. :o I hate when palettes are similar aha. If you don't get it, it'll bother you, but if you do get it, chances are you'll be bothered by the fact that it's quite similar to Modern Renaissance ahaha. You literally cannot win. D: xx

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  30. The Hangover Primer is amazing if you have a drier skin type. Let me know if you do end up giving it a try. :) x

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  31. They're amazing, Nicole. Definitely worth it in my opinion. :) x

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  32. I think you just might have to hehe. ;) x

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  33. Maybe I just need to move to the U.S. aha. xx

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  34. They're both among my favourite beauty brands for sure. :) x

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  35. They all have the Christie tick of approval ahaha. x

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  36. The Ordinary does amazing (and cheap) skincare - definitely worth a look in to. :) x

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  37. The shades are literally perfect for Autumn - GO GET IT! Hehe. x

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  38. Yesss, Anosa! I'm such a fan of both brands, I'm glad you like them too. :) x

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  39. It's definitely a great product for a little pop when you're feelin' a little adventurous. :) x

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  40. Ooooh! I haven't tried any other products from The Ordinary yet - they're ALWAYS sold out, but I'm super keen to try more. I'll have to look into these ones here - thanks! x

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  41. It's an amazing palette, Sophie! Definitely worth it in my opinion. :) x

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  42. Glad I could be of assistance, Joy. :) x

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  43. Oooh let me know what you think if you do end up giving the Hangover Primer a go! :) x

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  44. I'm SUCH a fan of Anastasia Beverly Hills - I have nothing but good things to say about the brand. :) x

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  45. You definitely do, Madelain! It's SUCH a pretty colour! :) x

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