Spring/Summer Beauty Wishlist

So its that time again when the season's change and all the brands let lease their latest creations. I haven't got that many products that I want to try but I thought I would show you just a little collection...

Most of these products I have seen mentioned on lots of other blogs and on YouTube videos, in particularly the Zoeva brushes and the Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot powder.

Although I love my Real Techniques brushes, I feel I need to branch out a bit so I am either going to try the Barry M line (the cheaper alternative) or just try a couple of the Zoeva brushes as they do look beautiful aswell (rose gold mmm).

The Revlon Shadowlinks are something I have had my eye on ever since they hit the press, I just really love the idea of them and the shade range looks great! Something else I love the idea of are the Makeup Revolution Eye Dusts which look very similar to the MAC pigments. Although the pink shade featured above is the not the colour I would go for, they do have a fab range of shades and I have heard great reviews about them and the brand itself.

Something yet to hit the shelves but is already on my wishlist are The Body Shop sorbets. I think they will be lovely products, and the fact that you can put them in the fridge before application is really cool (excuse the pun) and will be perfect for smmer. Another new release is the Benefit Big Easy which is claimed to be a 'Bigger than BB Cream'. There has been a lot of positive reviews on this little gem so I am intrigued to try it out and, again, think this will be a perfect base product for the summer.

Two products on here that aren't necessarily new releases are the Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot powder, and the L'Oreal Miss Manga mascara. I want to try the S&G powder because of its excellent reviews in the blogging world, and I have only just discovered their cosmetics range and this seems to be one of their key products! I have been after a new mascara for a little while, whilst I am loyal to the Maybelline mascaras, I feel I want to branch out a bit and this one seems a bit different to any others.

Finally, I have to add the Tanya Burr Lips & Nails line as these have been coveted highly by the fab YouTuber herself and many other beauty bloggers! They seem to be very highly pigmented and the shade range is lovely.

Drugstore Wishlist

I have been on a bit of a spending ban/budget this year and I have refrained from making any beauty purchases as I still have lots of products I haven't tried and tested in my collection. However there have been a few new releases recently that I think I may need to have a test of soon.

 

Bourjois CC Cream
CC creams intrigue me, I like the idea of balancing out the pigments in the skin and that they aren't as heavy as wearing a foundation, and Bourjois have brought out some brilliant products recently so I don't think this would disappoint.
 

Rimmel True Match Foundation

Ok so I know this isn't a new release but it has been featured in so many YouTube videos and on blogs recently that I have to give it a go. I have been wanting to try a new foundation for a while now so I think this is going to be it.

 

Real Techniques Travel Essentials Set

So this isn't a new release either but I really want to try the Multi Task brush that is included in this set. I love Real Techniques brushes and this brush has had rave reviews and, from experience wih the brand, I know it won't disappoint.

 

Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser

My pores have been awful recently, especially around my nose area. This is the latest addition to the Baby Skin range from Maybelline and, although it has had very mixed reviews, I do want to give it a go just to see if it can help reduce the appearance of my pores.

 

Revlon Colour Burst Lip Lacquers and Matte Balms

The latest Chubby Stick dupe is from Revlon and comes in the form of two different finishes-glossy and matte. I have swatched these in store and the finishes are lovely plus there seems to be a good selection of shades in the collection. I want to try both of these products, I like both matte and glossy finishes although I find that matte finishes tend to last longer.

 

Barry M Silk Nail Paint

The latest addition to Barry M's Nail Paint collection, this is a matte polish with a pearly sheen to it. There are such a beautiful range of shades which I think are perfect for Spring. I love Barry M anyway as there shade range is unbeatable and they are such a bargain, so I will definitely be picking these up!

 

Its my birthday next month so I might have a little shopping trip where I will more than likely pick up a few if not all of these items so keep your eyes peeled!

 

Has anyone else tried any of these yet?

High End Beauty Wishlist 2014

So when I started blogging a few months ago, I wasn't fussed about high end products, in my eyes I could find something equally as good on the high street. However since this, I have realised that, yes there are pretty good dupes in the drug stores, but there are some products that I just have to try the real thing. So I thought would share with you some of the high end beauty products that I am desperate to try...

 

Urban Decay Naked Palettes

With the recent release of Naked 3 from Urban Decay, there have been hoards of reviews in the blogosphere and every time I read one, I feel like I'm missing out on something great by not having even tried any of the Naked palettes. I don't think Naked 3 is for me as it is a palette of rose-hued neutrals, however the first two are absolutely up my street! I'm not sure whether to just try the Naked Basics palette first or to just take the plunge and go for one of the larger ones. What do you think?

 

Nars Laguna Bronzing Powder

This bronzer made it to most of the 'Top Products of 2013' posts that I read during the New Year, and I have had it in my sights for some time now. The bronzer I currently use is one from Bourjois which I really like, but I have seen and read so many reviews about this product that I think the time has come for me to see if its really what everyone raves about.

 

Mac Vanilla Pigment

I have wanted this for such a long time now, I was going to buy it before Christmas but I persuaded myself to wait. I have tried to find similar products but nothing seems to come close. If anyone knows of any good dupes, please let me know. I think this would look beautiful as a highlighter to the cheek and brow bones or in the inner corners of the eyes.

 

Benefit Coralista Blush

I actually already have this blush, I received a sample of it a while ago and I have fallen in love! Its the perfect blush for me, and applies like a dream. Its a gorgeous coral shade, and gives your cheelks that subtle pink colour without being too extreme. So when my sample runs out, I might make this my first high end purchase!

 

Illamasqua Cream Pigment

I have seen this product on a lot of 'Get Ready With Me' videos, particularly on LLYMLRS's channel, and it seems like such a versatile product that I think I would be able to justify the price. I've seen it used a cream blush and as a lip product. I love cream blushers so would definitely use it for that and, as long as its not too drying, use it on my lips too.

 

Mac Lipstick

Would a highend wishlist be complete without this?! I have put off investing (yes, I do believe it will be an investment) in a Mac lipstick for sometime and although I am ready to make the purchase, I am a bit overwhelmed by the shade choices, there are so many! My local Debenhams stocks Mac makeup so I might just have a venture in there and swatch a few of the shades. I really like the lok of Crème Cup and Hue, I would want a shade that is versatile.

 

Laura Mercier Silk Crème Foundation

Another product I have seen pop up in many 'Get Ready With Me' videos, and I just need to know for myself if this really does create the perfect, flawless base. I did want to try Nars Sheer Glow but as my skin is already quite oily, I think it would be better trying this or the Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser. Again, this is a product I will go in store to swatch.

 

There are a few other products I want to try but these are the ones that have been sat in my wishlist for months now. I think everyone deserve treats every now and then, I work hard and I'm striving to make this year a happier one, and buying beautiful things makes me happy.

 

Does anyone have any reviews on these products? Leave links and I will check them out.

Pay Day Wishlist!

This month seems to have lasted an eternity! I had lots of things to pay out last month like car tax and I needed to new tyres for my car aswell. So this month I'm going to treat myself to a few new buys and thought I would show you what's on my list...

The Body Shop Skin Primer-Matte It-£12
I've been after a new primer for a while and when browsing through various blogs and magazines I noticed a lot of people have raved about The Body Shop primers. This primer is designed for people with oily skin so keeps shine at bay whilst holding make up in place-win win! Also The Body Shop currently have a 3 for 2 offer on online and in store so I need to get in there quick!

The Body Shop Satsuma Body Polish-£5
I love anything with a citrus scent, especially to use in the shower as I think it smells really clean and fresh. I've been looking for a new body scrub for a while and as there is an offer on at the moment I might aswell take advantage. This body polish buffs away dead skin cells and leaves the skin feeling soft, but I think the smell alone will convince me.

Real Techniques Core Collection-£21.99
I've completely jumped on the bandwagon with this one. After months of reading about these brushes and seeing them used in videos and tutorials I've decided its time for an investment. I've decided on the core collection because although its £21.99 you get 4 brushes rather than £9.99 each. In the core collection there is a buffing brush, a contour brush, a detailer brush and a pointed foundation brush. I honestly can't wait to get these, I really hope they're worth the hype.

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer-£4.19
During the summer months I've been using the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer which I love but during the winter months my skin can handle a bit more coverage and I know from past experience that this is a brilliant concealer and does everything it says on the tin with excellent lasting power! And for £4.19 I really don't think you can go wrong.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation-£8.99
As I said I've been using the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer during the summer moths, I love the dewy effect it brings and yet its not very heavy on my oily skin. I've been using the Revlon Nearly Naked foundation during these warmer moths as its a lovely light weight foundation however as the months start to get colder my skin needs a bit of extra help. I used this foundation last winter aswell as the Maybelline Fit Me foundation but I love the way that the Rimmel foundation 'wakes up' your skin. This foundation contains illuminating pearls which help give a radiant finish to the skin when used.

Tangle Teezer-£10.99
The last on my wish list. I don't like using brushes on my hair. Due to years of colouring and heat damage my hair is in quite a delicate state so I like to take extra good care of it. I normally use a wide tooth comb on my hair but I've seen this on a few blogs and the reviews have been really good so I'm going to give it a try. Due to the 'unique teeth configuration' the Tangle Teezer delivers 'rapid and pain free detangling'. I do think £10.99 is steep for a hair brush but I think this product is a bit different-I'm going to look at it as more of an investment. So watch this space!

Has anyone got any of these products? Or any alternatives you can suggest?