Face of the Day!

 Hi All!

Sorry for not posting recently, I've been super busy with work and school.

This post is dedicated to my "Face of the Day!" - I decided to be a little more extravagant today even though i was going to work. The weather has been so miserable and I had a lot of extra time on my hands, so some smokey eyes were in order!

Products Used: 

• Australis 'Oh Hai Brow' Brow Shaping Kit
• Nyx Butter Lipstick - BLS03 - 'Snow Cap'
• NP Set Eye Palette - 'Seattle'
• Maybelline 'The Falsies' Flared Mascara 
• Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer
• Maybelline Matte Maker Mattifying Powder 
• Rimmel Match Perfection Radiance Foundation 
• Elf Cream Eyeliner - Black
• Australis Brush On Mineral Illuminator
• Nyx Blush - PB25  - 'Pinched' 
• Elf Maximum Coverage Concealer 
• Nyx Above and Beyond Full Coverage Concealer
• Elf Eyelid Primer
• Australis Conceal Correct 4-in-1 
• Australis Makeup Finishing Spritz

As usual, the focus of my makeup is on my eyes, so the base is fairly simple. I find that using the same brand off Primer and Foundation works better than using two different brands. This is not always  the case, but today it was. 

On top of the Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer and Match Perfection Foundation, concealer was used. The Nyx Full Coverage Concealer was used around my eyes, the Australis Conceal Correct in Green (literally the only colour I can use out of the 4-in-1 palette) was used for the red areas and the Elf Maximum Coverage Concealer was used over the top of the green concealer and a couple of other blemishes. 

This was all set with the Maybelline Matte Maker Mattifying Powder. Next the Nyx Blush was applied to the apples of my cheeks. My brush picked up a fair amount of product and it was super pigmented, so to tone it down I buffed a little bit of the Maybelline Mattifying Powder over the top. After this, I used the Australis Mineral Illuminator on my cheekbones, just above my blush and also to my forehead around my temple area. 

After this, it was time to start on my eyes. To give a nice, sharp finish I used masking tape on the outer corners of my eyes. Once this was done, the Elf Primer was used, then The NP Set Palette. The lightest colour (silver) was used in the inner corner which helped to brighten my eyes, the darker silver was used in the middle of my eyelid and the last colour in the palette (dark blue) was used in the crease and outer corner. After this I created small wings with the Elf Cream Eyeliner. The final components of my eyes was the Maybelline 'The Falsies' Flared Eyeliner, applied to both top and bottom lashes and the Australis 'Oh Hai Brow' Brow Shaping Kit used to fill in my eyebrows and highlight under my arch. 

All of my makeup was set with the Australis Makeup Finishing Spritz and my lips were finished off with the Nyx Butter Lipstick in BLS03 - 'Snow Cap' which is honestly the best nude shade and so creamy! 

And here is the final look !

Hopefully you all found this post interesting - please feel free to comment any feedback or anything you want to see.

I'll be posting again soon. 

   Caitlin xx

~ Instagram: _hey_its_caitlin  ~

January faves !!!

Hi everyone! 

As it is now February it means it's time for my favourite products from January. 

So here's a few products that I love! (In no particular order). I have also included the prices of each, please note that they are based at the retail value at that particular time. 

1# Maybelline Better Skin Super Stay Foundation 

       ~ I most likely say this too much but I'm gonna say it again. This is such an amazing product! It has great coverage and improves the skin, I can't see it being replaced any time soon, I don't know what I would do without it.

Retail - approx $23 

2# Maybelline Matte Maker 

       ~ I probably talk about this product way too much as well, but it is just so good! Super Matte and super long lasting ! 

Retail - approx $12

3# E.l.f Maximum Coverage Concealer 

         ~ For such a cheap price, I didn't think it would be good quality. I was so wrong! The Maximum Coverage Concealer has quickly turned into a fave, it's perfect for covering up the darkest of circles! Who can argue with the price tag of $8! 

4# Rimmel Stay Matte Primer 

        ~ This primer has a thicker consistency than many of my others, so I was a little unsure when first trying. However due to the thickness it works great on evening out my features. Usually I have an issue with the smell of the Rimmel face products, but this one is great!

Retail - $13.95 

5# Rimmel Apocalips Lip Laquer 

        ~ Usually I don't like lip glosses, I find that they slip all over my face and go yucky, but I have been proven wrong by the Apocalips. They are hydrating, pigmented and long lasting! Best of all, they stay put! 

Retail - $15.95 

6# Australis Makeup Finishing Spritz 

         ~ This spray makes my makeup last so well, it is a lightweight formula and comes in a 150ml bottle which lasts forever! The smell of it is fairly appealing too! As is the price of $14.95 

7# Face of Australia Budge Proof Gel Eyeliner 

        ~ The reason why I love this product so much is in the title, it's budge-proof! I can wear it all day without having to worry about it smudging or needing to reapply. There are a few different shades in this range, so far I have black and purple. This range can be found for about $9.95.

8# Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water 

          ~ Okay, so I am in love with this product. It retails for around $12-13 and is money well spent! Basically it replaces the use of any other makeup remover/face wipe. It cleanses the face and leaves it so soft and smooth while removing all makeup, dirt, etc. Without needing to scrub or use any other products. It is the perfect dupe for the Bioderma Cleanising Water which is significantly more expensive! I really do recommend this product to anyone! 

9# E.l.f Clear Lash and Brow Mascara 

        ~ I was recommended to try this product by a good friend and I'm so glad I did! This product can be found for $3 both on the e.l.f website and in most kmart stores. It's a duo mascara, so one side is for brows and the other for lashes. I find that the lash mascara is really good when wearing false lashes as it blends your real lash and false together so you can't visibly see the difference. The brow gloss is good for anyone who puts any effort into their brows, it keeps them in place all day and seals it so any product used on the brow won't smudge or go anywhere. For those whom have a strong arch in their brow, this product will help keep it in place for the entire day. It is well worth checking it out for anyone who wants to add an extra step to their routine. 

My last January fave but certainly not the least is ... 

10# Chi-Chi Glamorous Eyeshadow Palette - Nudes 

       ~ This palette can be found online and in most target stores for around $22.95, however if you were looking fat getting two, Chu-Chi online has duo packs for $30 each. Which is way better value. There's so many different ones to choose from and they are a great addition to anyone's collection, they are super good quality and have a nice pigment to them as well! 

So hopefully you guys enjoyed this post, sorry about the lateness.

Feel free to comment, let me know what you think! 

Caitlin xx

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