Beauty Haul

From Top: Nars Gilda, Topshop Hazard, Rimmel Red Diva.

1. Topshop Smokey Eye Pallette in Golden Aura- I've been trying out gold smokey eyes over the Christmas and New Year season and I love the look. I've been wanting a pallette for a while and came across this in Topshop. Gold is a great alternative from black and grey based smokey eyes which are always a classic and these eyeshadows are great and pigmented. I have only used these a few times so I shall let you know how I get on with them with more use. 

2. Natural Collection Eyeshadow in Barley- Before I had the Topshop pallette I purchased this basic gold eyeshadow from Boots' Natural Collection. I just wanted a cheap brand to see if a gold smokey eye would suit me.   I think alot of Natural Collection products are good especially for the price, and they do not contain fragrances meaning they are suitable for sensitive skin. 

3. Topshop Eyes in Good as Gold- I picked up this bargain £1 eyeshadow a few weeks ago, once applied I'm not very keen on the colour as it's too yellow based. I also picked up a Louise Gray for Topshop lipstick (not pictured) it is an orange based bright red with very coral tones. I would say it is a more summery colour and looks great with simple eye makeup. 

4. Rimmel Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner in 024 Red Diva- This deep red lipliner goes perfectly  under Topshop's hazard. This collection of Rimmel lipliners are very easy to apply, long lasting and pigmented definitely worth a try to keep lipstick on for longer. 

5. Topshop Lipstick in Hazard- I've been really loving Topshop's makeup range as you can probably tell. I love this red as it is so pigmented and matte. The only problem which Topshop Lipsticks is they are not very moisturising so I tend to use Lush Popcorn lipscrub, moisturiser, and a lip balm a bit before so it doesnt cling onto dry skin.

6. Nars Blush in Gilda- I have been desperate to find a Nars counter all of last year and I've been in Cardiff the last couple of weeks and I finally found one. I wanted a blush that would warm my face to wear with red lipstick, the Nars specialist recommended Gilda and I love it! You only need a small amount as it is so pigmented a little goes a long way. This particular blush is a matte finish unlike some Nars blushers a warm peach brown shade which looks lovely across the apples of the cheeks and up to the temples.

7. Real Techniques Expert Face Brush- A lot of people have been raving about the Real Techniques brushes so I thought I would give this face brush a try. I use foundation only on nights out and the brush I have isn't the best. This brush however is designed to use for broad application and blending foundation making a flawless base to apply the rest of your makeup. Ive already fallen in love with it and I think I'll next be investing in the shading brush for eyes.

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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