MAC Cremesheen in Lavender Whip

The MAC Cremesheen in Lavender Whip is my first ever MAC lipstick and was a purchase purely based from watching Lisa at Spaceysno1girl who had picked up some items from the MAC Baking Beauties Collection. I have always been a massive fan of lavender/lilac shades and instantly fell in love with the colour.

The formula of the lipstick is nice and moisturising. The pigmentation is great, the colour you see in the bullet is really what appears on the lips, although it can be built up to a more intense finish.

I know that it's not available to buy anymore, due to Baking Beauties Collection being limited edition, but I'm hoping to find a cheaper high street dupe, so will keep you posted on this!

MAC Satin Taupe

This is the first ever MAC Eyeshadow I have bought. I do not have a local MAC counter so I chose this, with fingers crossed, that it would turn out as nice as it looked on the Internet. I decided to go for the colour Satin Taupe, as it seemed to be the perfect brown for me.

This product has certainly not let me down. I absolutely love the colour, with its hints of both brown and purple, I can use it subtlety throughout the day and then by adding more product, can carry it through to an evening out, by making a smoky eye look.

The colour is very pigmented and stays on for a good 8 hours without any problems. 

I now need to decide which other MAC eyeshadow will complement the Satin Taupe, and can be added to the duo palette alongside it. If you have any recommendations, I would really like to hear them please.   

What do you think of MAC Eyeshadows, are they worth the hype? 

Massive Beauty Haul

I have probably done a little bit too much shopping lately but I needed these items.....Who am I kidding?  I just wanted them! I read alot of blogs and often make decisions to try new products purely based on other peoples reviews about them.


These items have been purchased over the last month or so and so far I have been happy with all of them, but I will do individual reviews on these products over the next few weeks when I've given them a proper trial.

Liz Earle Daily Eye Repair - This states that it visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead. It contains light reflecting particles to conceal and brighten dark under eye shadows. 

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask - Containing Plant Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid and Apricot Kernel Oil this is an amazing treatment that leaves the skin feeling hydrated and soft.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream - this soothes skin irritations and helps with chapping, peeling and flaking through burns, sunburns, scrapes, abrasions and cracked lips.

L'Oreal 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution - This dissolves make up, unclogs pores and removes any impurities and tones the skin.

Origins Intensive Moisture Treatment for Scalp and Hair - This strengthens and conditions the hair as well as soothing any scalp irritation.

Lush Mint Julips - A mint chocolate lip scrub, that buffs away any dead skin, leaving lips feeling soft.

Cosmopolitan Tweezers Set - Containing a flat, pointed and angled tip tweezers.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush and Stippling Brush - Uses include applying foundation, powder, bronzer and blusher.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir - This applies essential oils to the skin which refreshes and brightens.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine - I reviewed this recently here









MAC Cremesheen in shade Lavender Whip - A beautiful colour and a formulation that leaves the lips feeling hydrated.

MAC Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe - A lovely bronze/brown colour, has fast become my favourite eye shadow due to the pigmentation and lasting effects.

Bourjois Bronzing Powder - This looks and smells like a bar of chocolate, it is my first ever bronzer so I'm still experimenting with it at the moment.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light - I reviewed this recently here

Collection Lasting Perfection in the shade 2 Light - Conceals flaws and blemishes for up to 16 hours.

Rimmel Clear Complexion Clarifying Powder in Transparent - Controls shine and mattifies skin.

Dainty Doll Blusher in shade 001 - A beautiful pale pink colour.

Nars Blusher in Deep Throat - A gorgeous coral colour with finely milled gold particles.

Nars Eye Shadow in Himalayas - When you look at the colour it looks like an off pearly white, but a swatch of it reveals a beautiful pinky lilac shimmer. I fell in love with this instantly but no matter how I try I cannot pick the colour up on photographs!








Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in Lychee, Greenberry and Papaya - Lovely spring/ summer shades and a lovely formula leaves the nails with a glossy finish.

Essie Nail Lacquer in  Cascade Cool and Bikini So Teeny - These colours are so summery, I can't wait to try them!


So that ends my rather large haul, I think I better rein myself in now and stop with the lusting......until next time!!

Have you tried any of these products? What beauty products have you been trying lately?