Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer | A new favourite

So January/February is really going to be a post heavy month because I've gone a little bit crazy with spending money (you may have seen my latest Instagram photo - there's more than that! *slaps wrist*) One of the things I've picked up recently is this, the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. I've seen people rave about this for so so long but for some reason I decided to  stick to my Rimmel wake me up concealer, why? It was accessible and was stocked in my local town which has barely any shops. 

All of this has changed and I picked this up on a recent trip into Leeds! (if you live near Leeds, seriously is is amazing for shopping) I can't get over how amazing this concealer is, first use and that was it bye bye Rimmel. I got the shade vanilla (that and custard are the most purchased I think) It covered all those little imperfections, especially my bags perfectly. I'd say it was a fairly thick concealer but it doesn't look cakey it looks so flawless on the skin and it's super lightweight. This is by far my new favourite concealer; I actually went to repurchase this online the same week I bought this but sadly vanilla was out of stock. 

Is it worth the hype? 100% I'm obsessed with it and it's worth every penny! 

You can but this from Nars, Harvey Nichols and Space N.K for £22 

Have you tried this concealer? Do you love it or are you dying to try it? 

The Miracle Cream: Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

I thought i'd share with you all today a cream which is literally a miracle in a bottle. I've struggled with my hands for a long time now, it's actually a little embarrassing! I remember at the worst point the skin on my hands was red raw, literally, it looked awful. They were so dry that they would crack and bleed which was so so painful (tmi right). I'd tried everything it had gotten to the point where anything touching my hands made them feel like they were on fire and i was left with no option but to seek a little bit of medical advice, little did I know the doctor would introduce me to this absolute gem which had been sitting on the drugstore shelf all along. I'd never heard of Aveeno before but fast forward 3 years (yes really) and it's quite possibly my most repurchased product going.

So the product itself, it has a thick texture which once rubbed into your skin literally melts into it. It's not greasy and it doesn't linger on your skin (you know the creams i'm taking about). It leaves your skin feeling so soft and my hands? They've gone from the horrible red, dry and cracked mess to looking good as new (if not better).

I absolutely love this product and although it may seem a little expensive compared to other creams and lotions it's worth every penny you can get Aveeno from both Superdrug (£7.15) and Boots (7.65) for 300ml. Have any of you tried Aveeno yet?

Two Mac lipsticks I can't get enough of

For today's post I wanted to share with you two Mac lipsticks I love. You can see from the photos one of the two I favour a little more but nonetheless, I love them both! I'd like to introduce you all to Mac, Viva Glam 2 and Mac Twig.  Bizarrely I actually purchased these both on the same day I remember being glued to the lipstick counter at Harvey Nichols in Leeds and after not being able to choose between them I left with both. In one sense they're similar, they both have a more browny undertone and are both nudey-pinks but yet I still class these as oh so different.

 Swatched Left: Twig, Right: Viva Glam 2

You can see they're both an all rounder lipstick, day or night (although I tend to favour Viva Glam 2 in the day and then Switch for Twig in an evening) Both lipsticks are from the satin finish range and both have the most amazing finish, moisturizing and kind of a semi-matte. I've seen a few people post about their dislike for this finish but in all honesty, I love it. If i'm ever stuck for what lipstick to go for, these two are the ones I always fall back on. I've actually never once finished a lipstick but in fact, I feel like I need to repurchase Viva Glam 2 (It really is that good). Both of these are kind of an, all skin-tone friendly shade and not too in your face. I really can't stop focusing on the fact the Velvet Teddy is also in the same colour family but every time I go to purchase it, it's out of stock! 

Do any of you have these shades? and Are their others that are ''similar yet different'' that I should try? You can purchase these from either a Mac counter or from Mac online.

Tom Ford Black Dahlia - The Clutch Bag Essential

So this post is a day late, oops! Apologies. So here it is, Tom Fords Black Dahlia part of the 2014 Holiday collection. I first saw Lily using this and I fell in love (although Lily could make me want to purchase anything) however, I kept watching her dark lip tutorial over and over and I couldn't keep resisting so I made a little order! This is my first ever Tom Ford lipstick so it was a pretty brave purchase for me to go for such a bold colour but my my i'm so glad I did!

It looks a lot more bold in the bullet than it looks on the lip, although I do apply it with a lip brush, rather than straight from the bullet. Its the most beautiful colour kind of a purpley red, I know that doesn't make it sound nice at all but it's lovely. I'd certainly say it was more for an evening, not that you can't wear it in the day but as the post title suggests it's an essential for a night out.  Now I know that Tom Ford lipsticks are expensive but wow this has so far been worth every penny! The finish is just beautiful and I've found it to last really well and you can barely even feel it on your lips either, so light and not to mention that packaging! Simple but so elegant! I'm so happy I invested, I can't even explain how beautiful it is, just wow.

You can buy Tom Fords Black Dahlia from Harrods £37 and please note. I asked for standard delivery and it arrived the next day, how amazing is that?

Real Techniques Duo Fiber Brush Set

There's no secret Real Techniques are an affordable brand, the brushes are amazing quality and this little set did not disappoint.  I picked these up only around a week a go, but trust me a week is enough to know that In love them!

This brush set is different to the usual Real techniques brushes, the bristles are much softer and they make it impossible to pick up too much product, which is brilliant for those just starting out or I guess even those of us who can't quite grasp the difference between lightly powder to set and looking like you've applied 'talc' to your face.

The set includes a powder brush, a contour brush and a blending brush. My favourite of the set? it's got to be the powder brush. It just allows you to deposit the right amount of powder to your face, having said that it's the same for all of the brush's but the powder brush just... it's just good, really good! I was so impressed with every brush in this set, they're just beautiful, I also love the sleek black design of these however the writing on them is still colour  coded the same as the usual yellow/orange, pink and purple. I highly recommend this set and they'd also make a lovely gift for fellow make up lovers.

You can buy this set form Superdrug, £20.99

Brand Focus: L'oreal

L'oreal is by far my favourite drugstore brand (don't get me wrong I like others) but L'oreal just does it for me every time. These are 5 of my current favourites from their range.

True Match Foundation: I don't think there are many beauty bloggers who haven't passed comment on this foundation, many have compared it to the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk (i'm yet to try this so I can't comment yet) however; this foundation is certainly my current drugstore favourite. It leaves my skin looking fresh, it covers well but without looking cakey andits definitely a buildable coverage though depending on what you want. I tend to keep mine minimal and cover 'imperfections' with concealer, I thoroughly reccomend and just in case you wanted to know i'm shade N1.

Lumi Magique Primer: I really like this primer, it certainly makes your skin look more radiant and your skin look like it has a natural glow. If your skin is slightly on the dry side this would be good for you, if your oily i'd steer away! It's a really good base for your foundation and I certainly think it makes mine last the little while longer.

Cheryl's Nude: I literally love this lipstick, its so creamy! It's the perfect nude for my skin-tone (nobody likes foundation lips). This is my everyday lipstick, kind of a fail safe, I know it works and if in doubt go with what you know. The only issue is... what has happened to this lipstick!? I've raided every drugstore I've come across and it's just not there, my only guess is it's been discontinued and I really can't understand why! *inserts cry face emoji*

Glam Bronze Bronzing Powder: This really is a gem, I think I picked this up one day when there was a 3 for 2 on and I just didn't really know what else to get as my 3rd item, luckily I picked this and found rather a fabulous bronzer, I have shade 06 golden bronze. Its a lovely colour for a day to day contour or an all over warmth and it's a steal at just £7.99.

Brow Artist Plumper: The newest addition here and an obvious dupe for the benefit gimme brow. I never tried any of the other drugstore brow mascaras (is what even what you call them?) the wands just seemed a little too big for me. This is the perfect product for those, like me who struggle with their brows. My brows are more on the darker side and it seems every time i try a pencil I look like I've stuck those fake moustaches on my face (nice!). It just helps get my brows into place and adding a little more depth to them. I have the medium/dark shade.

Have you tried any of these products from L'oreal? Are there any others I should be trying?

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow

I've been seriously lusting over this ever since I saw Amelia using it in one of her youtube videos.
I've tried several bronzer's before  trying to achieve the perfectly sculpted face (my head is SERIOUSLY round guys) but none have really struck me as being that great. This is where Charlotte Tilbury comes in. With the most beautiful packaging I have ever seen this little set has been something I can't stop reaching for whether its my everyday make up or i'm going out. The Sculpt shade in this duo is literally perfect for creating that effortlessly 'sculpted' look, you know the one, very Kim Kardashian-esque (with the help of the Charlotte Tilbury Powder and Sculpt Brush) as for the highlight shade, its just stunning, there are no other words it leaves a healthy looking glow on my cheekbones once applied. The two together are the perfect combo the only thing that may hold you back is the price. At £49 it's not the most purse friendly purchase but I must say, its worth every penny! And it is christmas soon...?
Have you tried this or anything else from Charlotte Tilburys collection?

Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Set

Ahhh the Zoeva rose golden brush set, I think pretty much everyone has been talking about these and I think it's safe to say, I understand why! Firstly, just look at them; how beautiful are they? The rose gold stands out and me, being like a magpie meant I was lured in instantly. Behind the beautiful appearance of these lies some seriously good make up brushes! I don't think there is any from the set that havent impressed me and at a price of £55 for the set these are a steal!

I highly recommend these Zoeva brushes and FYI the 102 silk/Silk Finish brush is fantastic!
Have you tried any Zoeva brushes yet? Are there any others I should be trying out?