Current Favourites

Throwing out a curve ball - these are my Mid-Monthly Favourites!

I know favourite posts are usually strictly reserved for the end of the month - but I find that with everyone doing the same sort of post at the same I tend to get bored after the first few days and end up not reading them. So I'm mixing it up a bit!

My faves include a mixture of skin, makeup, fragrance and finally my human favourite for the month. If you have a favourites post you would like me to check out be sure to leave your link in the comments below.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O

Amazing eye makeup remover - I purchased a pack of 2 500ml bottles on eBay for $33.00AUD - link to seller - although I do love this particular brand & formula (Bioderma) I have used and will continue to use several different "cleansing waters". There are several different products on the market ranging from as little as $10AUD - after I finish both of these Bioderma bottles I will be repurchasing my inexpensive favourite - Garnier Clean Sensitive Moisture Infusion Cleansing Water.

Cleansing waters are a great alternative to remove stubborn eye/face makeup for anyone who wants to avoid using an oil. I love the tightening feeling that they leave on the skin after use. They are also magnificent for anyone with contacts or just a sensitive eye area.

Josie Maran Argan Bear Naked Makeup Remover Wipes

A portion of the proceeds from every purchase goes to the Natural Resources Defense Council's Polar Bear SOS Initiative which is reason enough in itself to by this product. I love Polar Bear's and the packaging drew me in straight away - HOWEVER I'm happy to report that not only do you get to help a beautiful animal but the product itself is amazing! I am super picky about makeup removing wipes, so many of them are just rubbish. Bear Naked wipes are very nice to use - saturated with plenty of good for your skin ingredients. I use the Bioderma first to remove all traces of eye makeup then run this wipe all over my face/neck/ears to remove all traces of face makeup. Love this product.

Prada Candy Eau De Parfum Spray 50ml

I've finished my first bottle of Prada Candy just over a week ago now and I have missed it so much I am going to buy the massive sized bottle today at lunchtime - something I never do! The composition has top notes of musk, middle notes of benzoin and base notes of caramel.

Read amazing review on Prada Candy by Katy Puckrik - Perfume Extraordinaire.

Guerlain Meteorites Poudre De Perles Illumination Perfecting Pressed Powder - 02 Rose Frais

HOLY GRAIL FINISHING POWDER - I love this little round package of happiness so much - Perfect powder for all over the face if you are fair or as a very sheer highlighter for the pigmentation gifted. The powder smells like violets and has tiny little shimmer particles. Also photographs amazingly.

Jemma Kidd Light as Air Liquid Foundation SPF 18 - 01 Ultra Light

I first purchased this foundation about 18 months ago on a YouTube recommendation, at the time I had real issues with the formula and coverage so I chucked it in a draw and didn't think about it again until recently when another of my fav YouTubers/Bloggers Vivianna was wearing it in several video's and her skin just looked out of this world amazing. So I rescued it from my collection & have worn it everyday since. The velvety feel is amazing on application and finish is matte/semi-matte. My fav thing about this foundation is it's unbelievable staying power - I apply at 6am and it is still looking pretty good (not perfect however) at 7pm when I get home from work. If you are looking for a nice medium-full coverage foundation give JK Light as Air a try!

Vivianna's Bog http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/

& Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/ViviannaDoesMakeup

MAC Eye Kohl - Teddy

Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Highlighter Pencil - Camille

Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Curl & Lengthen Mascara - Sample Size

Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow - No 9 Rosewood

Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow - Taupe

MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow - Blackberry

On a day to day basis I pretty much wear the same eye makeup - although I try to mix it up every few days I find myself always going back to these same few products which I end up using the exactly same way... Here's what I do:

First I apply the BB Taupe shadow all over the lid from the lash line and blended up into a the crease in a sort of half moon shape as well as on the lower lash line right across to about where the eyelashes finish. Then I take the MAC Blackberry and blend out the crease with a light amount, deepen the outer V with a heavier application of the same shade on a pencil brush and finally apply to the outer 3rd of the lower lash line. Next I take the Burberry Rosewood and apply a light wash all over the lid to add some extra sheen and dimension. That's it for the shadows. Now I take MAC Teddy and apply to the upper lash line - keeping it as close as possible to the lashes - then finish with the Anastasia highlighter on the brow bone, inner corner and lower water line. Finally I apply coats and coats for the Bare Minerals Mascara.

This warm taupey smokey eye is very flattering for ladies with blue eyes (which is me - dah) and very appropriate for the work place.

Swatches from left to right then pencils:

Burberry Rosewood, BB Taupe, MAC Blackberry

MAC Teddy & Anastasia Highlighter

Professional Young Blood Brow Artiste Palette - Brunette

A paid a ridiculous amount of money for this palette - at $60AUD those powders better be magic or be made out of powdered cocaine.....

Well turns out they are neither - damn - but they are very nice brow powders and the wax has phenomenal staying power. I like having everything I need in this one little palette, perfect for travel. Even though I was charged a shocking amount at my salon you can pick it up for as little as $30AUD online. Which I think is a perfectly reasonable price for such a nice little brow trio. If you would like me to do a full review or brow tutorial comment below!

Young Blood Brow Artiste Swatches

LORAC Baked Matte Satin Blush - Exposed

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush - Exposed

Illamasqua Powdered Metal - Ether

Bourjois Delice De Poudre (aka Chocolate Bronzer) - 52

Seems I have a bit of an obsessing with being Exposed..... I swear it's a coincidence!

I love pairing the Tarte blush with the LORAC by first applying the Tarte as a contour and then I add a hit of the LORAC to the back of the cheek bones and blend together. A beautiful combo. They are also amazing on their own.

Illamasqua are really the most amazing cosmetic company I''m yet to come across. Every product I have tried by Illamasqua is just flawless - in particular this liquid metal is such a beautiful highlight. I apply a light amount to the top of the cheek bones with a soft fan brush and add whatever is left on the brush to the collar bone - amazing.

Because I have such fair skin (for reference I'm an NC15ish in MAC) I have a lot of trouble finding a highlighter that is light enough to compliment my complexion. Shades 51 & 52 of the Chocolate Bronzer (it really smells like chocolate too) are perfect. As an added bonus you can pick this up for pretty cheap - it is stocked all over Aus & the UK.

Swatches from left to right:

Bourjois Bronzer, LORAC Exposed, Tarte Exposed, Illamasqua Ether

Butter London Lippy - Yummy Mummy

A pretty new addition to my collection this is more like a liquid lipstick - Yummy Mummy is a pretty true nude so you will have to be into that kind of look to pull it off. I've currently wearing the matching nail polish too!

Clairns Prodige Lip Gloss - Nude

Not only does this gloss taste super yummy (fruity candy) but the natural peach toned pigment with a light shimmer is super easy to wear and flattering. An old favourite of mine.

Dior Addict Lip Glow

One of those colour's that react to your body chemistry to create a unique shade of pink/red - the texture is a very silky smooth balm. Super hydrating and a staple I have with me at all times.

Swatches left to right:

Butter London Yummy Mummy, Clairns Nude, Dior Lip Glow

Human Favourite of the month:

Betty Girl Makeup

Blog: http://bettygirlmakeup.blogspot.com.au/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BettyGirlMakeup

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/BettyGirlMakeup

Tutorial for Tiffany Blue Eye Look for Spring:

I can't believe this woman doesn't have more subscribers - not only is she an experienced and extremely talented makeup artist with extremely professional makeup tutorials but her personality is amazing! I find myself giggling at some point in every single one of her videos.

You must go check out her channel, I've inserted my favourite video above - a tutorial on how to achieve a TIFFANY BLUE eye look - combining both my love for Tiffany's and my love for makeup - something I know I have in common with many of my readers.

Phewwww... That was a long favourite's post.....

I hope you enjoyed reading about a few of my favourite things, be sure to share your favourite things with me by commenting below. Happy Friday.