No matter how much you're into make-up a great nude lipstick is something every girl should have. I'd consider them to be a secret weapon, something you can just apply on the run to feel all that more put together. Last year I had a massive nude lipstick phase and since then I have dwindled it down to these six which are my go-to. Luckily for you guys - they are all drugstore except for the MAC one! I do enjoy a good high end lipstick but I also love the feeling of finding a gem among the drugstore brands.


When it comes to a nude lipstick I prefer it to be a matte formulation but there are a few that are exceptions. J-Los Nude (Revlon) is the most recent purchase, it's hydrating and gives a nice subtle pink tint on the lips. Viva Glam II (MAC) is a great cool toned lipstick which I like to pair with a smokey eye, it's a satin finish too which is my favourite MAC formulation. Daringly Nude (Maybelline) is in the comfort matte formulation which is exactly what it says it is, I feel like this is the truest nude colour out of them all. Aquarius (Colourpop) is very similar in colour to Viva Glam II but slightly more hydrating and almost has a glossy finish - i've REALLY been loving this one lately! Stockholm (NYX) is a matte lip cream which goes on like a mousse but dries completely matte, it doesn't feel too drying though thank goodness! Stockholm is something I like wearing on 8 hour shifts as it lasts a long time and I only need to re-touch it once. Pa-Ree (Australis) is verrrry similar in formula to the NYX soft matte lip cream, this shade looks quite similar to Koko K by Kylie Cosmetics.

Why is it always the week you vow to yourself that you're on a makeup spending ban for the entire month that your local drugstore goes "SOZ GURL HERE'S A 40% OFF SALE".

Yes.

That happened.

And yes...I couldn't hold myself back.

So here is a haul so I can pass it off as "buying products for blog content" rather than the fact that I have zero self control when it comes to sales.

1. Rimmel - Lasting Finish foundation in the shade "Ivory"
I didn't exactly need a new foundation but I wanted to try this one due to the positive reviews. I don't exactly own any foundations that claim to last for 25 hours so I kinda wanted to test out the longevity compared to my old favourites like Nars sheer glow and Mac mineralize.

2. Maybelline - Lash Sensational Mascara
Took this as a good opportunity to re-purchase my favourite mascara. It has featured in various posts like my 2015 favourites and favourite mascaras.

3. Australis - Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in "Hon-o-loo-loo"
I reviewed the shade Pa-ree a few months ago (here), and because I liked it so much I thought I may try out a new shade. Unfortunately, for some reason, this particular shade goes crackly on my lips. Will try exfoliating them to the max but so far I aint loving it.

4. Maybelline - Color Tattoo in "Chocolate Suede" 
Okay, BUT SINCE WHEN DID PRICELINE STOCK CHOCOLATE SUEDE?! After seeing this on one of KathleenLights videos I have been lusting over it ever since. It's a beautiful shimmery chocolate colour which is verrrry similar to Urban Decays "Busted".

5&6. Essence lipliners in 'Satin mauve' and 'Wish me a rose'
Essence lipliners are the equivalent of a small chocolate bar. Ridiculously cheap. They came to be $1.20 so I picked up the two shades left. If you haven't given them a go - just try them. They're great bang for buck.

This is what happens when you leave makeup in your dogs reach hahaha. Luckily I was able to pry the lipliner out of his mouth!

Helllllo everyone! About a week ago the lovely Aleeha messaged me about the prospect of doing guest posts. I was super excited because it's the first time i've done one of these. What I really love about the blogging world is that there are so many people with similar interests and it's so fun being part of a community where people are all so passionate. I find blogging is an excellent way of channeling my creative energy into something - and it also makes me feel as if i'm being productive when in reality i'm procrastinating on a uni assignment. Anyway it was super fun to get into contact with Hale and both write up our most used products. Sooooo enjoy! And make sure to check her blog out and read about my most used products on her blog.

I saw another blog answered these questions (claire-frances) and I decided they would be fun to answer! I always love seeing other blogs answer these type of questions because you can get to know the blogger a whole lot more.

Greed: What's your most expensive beauty item?

Now I can't be 100% sure if this is the most expensive item but it popped up in my mind first. It's the Lancome teint visionnaire. I'm still not 100% convinced it's worth the price ($75!) but I do like it a lot. Currently though I can't really use it because i'm still so pale from my trip to England!

Rath: What item do you have a love/hate relationship with?

Liquid eyeliner! I still have not mastered the art of the 'cat flick'. I've watched many tutorials on how to do the perfect cat flick and I still fail at it. I know they say 'practice makes perfect' but I think i'm getting progressively worse. I'm still determined to master it though!

Gluttony: What brand takes up most of your collection?

Probably...M.A.C. Yep, definitely M.A.C. I use lots and lots of different brands but M.A.C is the one that I always find myself reaching for. Honestly I could spend hours in a M.A.C store. I mostly love the lipsticks and foundations.

Sloth: What product do you neglect the most due to laziness?

Definitely primers! I just always forget to apply them and when I do remember..I just can't be bothered. I know many people swear by them but they're the beauty item i've just never fell in love with. Would be totally open to suggestions if anyone had a 'holy grail' one.

Pride: What product gives you the most confidence?

Either concealer or mascara. Concealer for days where my skin is going crazy and my under-eyes are super dark. Whenever I go out without concealer I just feel people are staring at my spots. Plus I look like i'm in the early stages of becoming a zombie with my dark under-eyes! On days when my skin is working with me and my eyes aren't so puffy I think mascara gives the most confidence because it just adds a little something. I just feel my look is never complete without mascara.

Lust: Which item is top of your beauty wish list?

Benefit's new 'Roller Lash'! It just looks amazing. Every review i've seen of it has been amazing. I was a little disappointed with the "they're real" mascara because it was so hyped up and I felt it didn't do anything for me. The roller lash apparently curls soo much better. Plus the packaging is so adorable.

Envy: Which make-up product/look is great on others but not you?

Really dark lipsticks. I've seen so many beautiful dark lipsticks but..I could never pull it off. I think because of my insanely dark eyebrows any dark lipstick just makes me look more goth than chic. Really wish I could pull it off though :/


That's all the questions folks! Would loveee to have a snoop on other blogs to see what you're answers to these questions were. :) x

Last month I went absolutely crazy purchasing cosmetics. It was partly because I was traveling and had a lot of spending money and also because panic set in when I realized many of the brands aren't available back in Australia. As I have bought SO MUCH make-up I haven't been able to try all the products yet so I decided to cull it down to a couple I absolutely am loving.


1. M.A.C - 'Brave' lipstick

I am obsessed with this lipstick at the moment. It's a "your lips but better" shade. It has become my go to lipstick because it has such a nice finish and looks really pretty. This lipstick was so hard to track down though which made it a challenge. It was sold out online and every store I went into had it sold out. Although I hate when a product gets sold out..there is a part of me that loves it because it must be amazing to get sold out and it makes it a challenge. After going to many many M.A.C stores I finally found this in Paris. It was definitely worth the hunt because it's just such a flattering shade and this has become one of my handbag staples.


2. M.A.C - 'Perfect topping' mineralize skinfinish

As shown in the picture I haven't exactly gone bonkers using this product yet but..it's just so pretty and I want it to last a long time. What I love about this highlighter is that it is just gorgeous. When I first set my eyes on it I couldn't get over how lovely it looked. I'm totally surprised I didn't purchase it straight away but I wanted to wait until the end of the trip to buy it so it could soften the blow of the 24hour plane trip I was about to endure. What I love about this product is that it can not only be used to highlight but also as an eyeshadow. I can't wait for a dinner or night out so I can give this a good try.




3. W7 - 'In the buff' palette

This is an obvious naked palette dupe but I have read so many great reviews on this that I wanted to give it a go. I bought this online for $7.99 with free shipping which is an amazing price because I think it retails for about $25+. I've only used this a couple of times but i'm in love with it. I'm not one for bright colours so I just adore the selection of neutral colours it offers. It has a great variety of mattes and shimmers. I couldn't recommend this enough and for only $7.99 it wouldn't make sense not to try it!

4. Rimmel Kate Moss - '107' lipstick

I was on the hunt for ages looking for a nice dark red/berry colour. One day this blogger posted a video and I was like "WHAT IS THAT LIPSTICK" and it was none other than a Rimmel one! I'm very happy i've found this as it's the perfect colour for me. I have very dark eyebrows so I can't exactly go too dark with a lipstick otherwise I just look menacing. I wouldn't say it's overly long lasting but it is so easy to re-apply so I don't mind so much.




5. Ted Baker make-up bag

Isn't this the cutest thing or what?! Ted Baker is one of my favourite brands so when I saw this I HAD TO BUY IT. I like the size because it's big enough to fit all the essential items for a full face of make-up so this is my go-to make-up bag now. I just can't get over how cute it is.


I hope you guys liked some of my favourites! Feel free to comment what your go-to product is at the moment because i'd love to hear what they are..and perhaps invest in some ;). x

p.s As I bought SO MANY COSMETICS on my trip I was thinking I could make a video on my beauty haul. It's just an idea because there are far too many products to post. It will be a little nerve racking to film but it would be cool to share my haul.