Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Sunday, 19 July 2015

Makeup | NARS Mutiple in Orgasm


I thought, seeing as I mentioned this beauty of a product in my "Changing Up My Makeup for Summer/Shopping My Stash!" post, I would delve a bit deeper in to an explanation of why I love it. Lets go!


NARS Multiple in Orgasm





 



Apologies for the extremely dry hands, but can you see the beautiful golden shimmer that it gives off! It's the perfect creamy blusher for the Summer; it gives that summer glow in one, enough shimmer to grab attention and the application is a dream.

It's a blue-toned pink blusher with golden shimmer running through it. I would say it's perfect for all skintones, but it may lean towards more olive-toned people because the golden shimmer will suit the skin colour better and the blue undertones will make the blusher pop against the skin.

The way I apply this is swipe a couple of times straight on to the cheeks and blend in with my fingers, or I sometimes swipe/dab my Real Techniques Stippling Brush across the top and stipple on to my cheeks (however, I do prefer the first option).

As mentioned in my "Changing Up My Makeup for Summer/Shopping My Stash!" post, the NARS mutiple is just a handy on-the-go/travel/top-up kind of product that you can pop in your makeup bag. It's exactly how the powder version looks on the skin, but more creamy in texture (which I perfer for the Summer).


Any other shades that you've tried? I have a couple of the NARS Mutiples, one of them I've have for years (literally) and the other one is an awful colour and has huge chunks of glitter running through it, which is a bitch to get off.. So I haven't used that since I bought it... Oops..


Hope you enjoyed this review! Make sure to keep an eye out tomorrow for another video on my YouTube channel (I might have done a bit of skincare shopping!) and make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram @abbylawbeauty.


Thanks for taking the time to read my post :)



Ciao x


Monday, 13 July 2015

Video | Mystical Makeup Look - Weddings, Festivals, Summer, Holiday


I'm probably on the beach or out to dinner as you're reading/watching this. Sorry not sorry is all I can say.
I can definitely guess that I've been wearing this makeup look all holiday too, and I think it's the perfect way to bring some sparkle into your makeup routine, without going overboard!
 


Watch my "Mystical Makeup Look " video here!
 



PRODUCTS MENTIONED
MakeUpForEver HD Foundation - http://fave.co/1JsmxxG
Sephora Mineral Powder Brush 45 - http://fave.co/1evWatO
Maybelline Eye Eraser Concealer - http://fave.co/1cdQfcg
NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base - http://fave.co/1KEoUOT
Real Techniques Shading Brush - http://fave.co/1KEp74C
Stila #9 All-Over Blend Brush - http://fave.co/1KEpex7 (WOW! They still make this!)
MAC 217 Brush - http://fave.co/1KEppZg
Makeup Revolution Redemption palette - Iconic 3 - http://fave.co/1H7m3gA
MAC 210 Brush - http://fave.co/1evXlJA
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner - http://fave.co/1KEpCLS
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers - http://fave.co/1FINUfX
Clinique Lash Power Mascra - http://fave.co/1ADr6Tf
No 7 Beautiful Eyebrow Pencil - (something similar, they must have replaced it with this...) - http://fave.co/1DnNhYj
Anastasia Clear Brow Gel - http://fave.co/1JrWnuQ
Ecotools Powder/Blush Brush - http://fave.co/1GtnDsS
MakeUpForEver HD Powder - http://fave.co/1evXAo6
MaxFactor Creme Puff Blush in Nude Mauve 10 - http://fave.co/1FSFXVD
Topshop Glow Highlighter in Polished - http://fave.co/1KEqdNP (It did used to be a main collection product but they must have only bought it back for the 5 Years Celebration collection! Apologies!)
Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in Gold Iridescent - http://fave.co/1KEqDDK
MAC Lustre Lipstick in Plumful - http://fave.co/1MnXXk1




Hope you enjoy the video and let me know what you think by leaving a comment or tweet me @abbylawbeauty!


Ciao x

Sunday, 12 July 2015

Makeup | Changing Up My Makeup For Summer/Shopping My Stash!


I can tell this is going to be a looooong post, so bear with me!

I'm going to talk about the products that I pull out of the dusty drawers for the Summer sunshine. I'm talking, creamy, bronzey, glossy goodness all wrapped up in to one and slapped all over my face. Lets get in to it...



Cream Eyeshadows 

L-R: Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Norma Jean and Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24Hr in On and On Bronze


I love these at the best of times so when it comes to Summer I'm all over these bad boys. These two particular ones are my absolute faveys at the moment. Creamy and easy-to-apply goodness in to one tiny pot. Slap on in the morning at 6am before work and I actually look presentable. The CT one is a different formula to what I've used before, but I LOVE IT. It's got a cooling feel when you apply it on to the lids, and it feels so good in the morning.



Glitter Pigments/Highlighter


Top L-R: MAC Pigment in Milk, Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in Iridescent Gold.   Bottom L-R: Illamasqua Pigment, Topshop Glow in Polished


Yeeeesssss! These are my life during the Summer. The way the shimmer/glitter/iridescent catches the sun is beautimous and I can't stop staring at myself when I catch my pretty face in the mirror (I'm only jokingggg).
I urge you to get one, and in fact, my favourite one is the Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in Iridescent Gold because it is pure beauty in a tiny £3.49 pot. No excuses.



Cream Blusher

L-R: NARS Mutiple in Orgasm, Illamasqua Cream Blusher in Promise

Dewy skin is my jam (but only in the Summer, I'm a matte kinda-gal in the Winter). I've written about the Illamasqua Cream Blushers here and you'll see that I rave about them! And the NARS mutiple is just a handy on-the-go/travel/top-up kind of product that you can pop in your makeup bag. It's exactly how the powder version looks on the skin, but more creamy in texture and I think I prefer this formula for Orgasm (not to say the powder blush version isn't good, because believe me, it is glittery heaven).




Contour
 
L-R: NARS Bronzer in Laguna, Travel/Sample size of Benefit Hoola Bronzer, Charlotte Tilbury's Sculpt and Highlight contour kit


I am definitely one of them people who look healthier with a tan (actually, that's probably everyone)... So, to fake it before I make it on a holiday or sunbathing in the English Summer sun I bronze my face, jawline and neck to smitherines just to look 'healthy'. These are all on par for me in terms of colour, application and quality. I use the Real Techniques Contour Brush which is the perfect shape and taper for the hollows of my cheeks.



Creamy/Glossy Formula Lipsticks


L-R: MAC Lustre Lipstick in Plumful, Revlon Lip Butters, Fresh Sugar Lipbalm in Ruby

These are the only kinds of lipsticks I'll use in the Summer. I do occasionally wear a matte red lippy, but I honestly don't have the patience for it in the Summer. These particular lipsticks are easy for me because I don't need a mirror to reapply and in fact these all pack a lot of punch, so I would only really reapply if my lips felt dry, not because I've lost the colour. Another one I have completely forgot to photograph is my Tom Ford's Lip Colour shine in Insidious.


WOW! I can talk when I want to talk about makeup. Anywho, I'm still sunning myself in Portugal, so this is a pre-uploaded blog post. Majority of these products I will be taking though, so lets hope they stand the test of 30+ degrees celcius heat!

What products will you be picking up to use this Summer? I may need to haul in a few makeup bits soon ;) (like I never do anyway...)



Hope you enjoyed this different kind of post, I've really enjoyed writing it actually! Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram to see what I've been up to in Portugal!


Ciao x

Monday, 6 July 2015

Video | Carry-On Luggage Holiday Packing


I'm going on holiday in two days, and I CAN'T PRETEND I'M NOT EXCITED. OH MA GAHDDD! I just can't wait to be horizontal, either on the beach or by the pool, and under that sun making me sweat like a mofo!

This video is to let you know what I'll be taking on holiday in my carry on luggage, as Ben and I haven't bought check-in luggage. I'm paying particular attention to my skincare routine and makeup!
 

Watch my "Carry-On Luggage Holiday Packing" video here!
 




PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Dr. Jart+ Most Moist Water Act Skin Mist - http://fave.co/1evZjts
MakeUpForEver HD Foundation - http://fave.co/1JsmxxG
This Works In Transit Skin Defence SPF 30 - http://fave.co/1evZvJl (okay.. so I think mine is a discon'd one! I did buy it from the staff shop soooo...)
Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish - http://fave.co/1evZMvZ
NUDE Progenius Omega Treatment Oil - http://fave.co/1KErEMe
Avene Eau Thermale Avène Micellar Lotion - http://fave.co/1KErLrc
Avene Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Serum - http://fave.co/1ew07yy
Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1ew0dX7
Origins A Perfect World SPF 25 Age-defense moisturiser with White Tea - http://fave.co/1ew0ucm
Clinique Mild Clarifying Toner - http://fave.co/1KDYAUY
Birkenstock White Relax 200 Sandals - http://fave.co/1KEsuse




Where are you going for your summer holidays this year? This was actually a last minute decision so it's come round super quickly! (I'm supposed to be saving for New York.. ooops...)

Let me know your plans by leaving a comment or tweet me @abbylawbeauty!


Ciao for now x

Monday, 8 June 2015

Video | Effortless Glam Makeup Look


YAY! This video is finally uploaded! I've wanted to share this makeup look for so long now. It's my go to this Summer :)

Watch my Effortless Glam Makeup Look Video here!





PRODUCTS MENTIONED
MakeUpForEver HD Foundation - http://fave.co/1JsmxxG
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush - http://fave.co/1FINgz2
Maybelline Eye Eraser Concealer - http://fave.co/1cdQfcg
Soap and Glory's One Heck Of A Blot Powder - http://fave.co/1F9CzrW
Ecotools Powder/Blush Brush - http://fave.co/1GtnDsS
Maybelline EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Eyeshadow in Creamy Beige- http://fave.co/1F9AYSV
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - http://fave.co/1clNB3J
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette - http://fave.co/1Kk8cRG
Charlotte Tilbury's THE FELINE FLICK Quick Fine Line Shodō Eyeliner Pen - http://fave.co/1GtnOnW
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers - http://fave.co/1FINUfX
Benefit Rollerlash Mascara - http://fave.co/1GtnWE4
No 7 Beautiful Eyebrow Pencil - (something similar, they must have replaced it with this... - http://fave.co/1DnNhYj)
Becca Filling Eyebrow Powder - http://fave.co/1clOtFA
Anastasia Clear Brow Gel - http://fave.co/1JrWnuQ
Clinique Lash Power Mascra - http://fave.co/1ADr6Tf
Sephora Cream Lip Stain - http://fave.co/1ADr3a0
No 7 Precision Lips Lipliner - http://fave.co/1FIO4Ec
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow Palette - http://fave.co/1FIO9I6




I'm really proud of my editing here, considering I have no idea what the frick I'm doing, so please give it a watch, like the video and subscribe to my channel!



I'll see you next week for another video, and this time it's all about festival season!


Ciao x


Monday, 11 May 2015

Video | Summer Makeup Look


My first voice over video - A LOT harder than you may think! But all good in the hood and I'm happy with the result!


Summer makeup look - Watch here!
 



PRODUCTS MENTIONED
MakeUpForEver HD Foundation - http://fave.co/1JsmxxG
Real Techniques Buffing Brush - http://fave.co/1cdPVKD
Maybelline Eye Eraser Concealer - http://fave.co/1cdQfcg
Soap and Glory's One Heck Of A Blot Powder - http://fave.co/1F9CzrW
Real Techniques Bold Metals Brush 100 - http://fave.co/1clNvZL
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - http://fave.co/1clNB3J
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette - http://fave.co/1Kk8cRG
Sephora Contour Eye Pencil in Flirting Game - http://fave.co/1bXfUoX
Dior Eyeshadow Palette - http://fave.co/1clP61L
No 7 Beautiful Eyebrow Pencil - (something similar, they must have replaced it with this... - http://fave.co/1DnNhYj)
Becca Filling Eyebrow Powder - http://fave.co/1clOtFA
Anastasia Clear Brow Gel - http://fave.co/1JrWnuQ
Charlotte Tilbury's Cheek to Chic Blusher - http://fave.co/1cDVDFU
Topshop Glow Highlighter - http://fave.co/1clOPfi
Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait - http://fave.co/1cDVTVb




Adding a bit of colour to my everyday and toning down the black eyeliner for summer; a look that I'm absolutely loving!

Any changes you're making to your makeup for Spring/Summer? Any products I should not miss out on for this summer? Let me know in the comments!



Thanks for watching my vid; please like it if you enjoyed the look and subscribe to my channel!


Ciao x