October Favourites

Hi guys :)

Sorry I've been gone for ages but I'm back with my October Favourites! I'm so excited that it's finally November.. Almost Christmas (YEY!) I've loved some of these products for ages but I thought I'd include them anyway. I hope you enjoy and leave any comments down below :) 

MAC Vanilla Pigment : 

I love this product so much! It can be used wet or dry and you can put it anywhere you like. I love using it on the inner corner of my eyes and on the tops of my cheekbones. I sometimes dab a little on my cupids bow to highlight! Be careful though.. It's really shimmery so don't go too crazy :) A little goes a long way.. You don't want to end up looking like someone from Twilight ;) 

Benefit They're Real Mascara :

I love this! I think it has the perfect applicator and the perfect formula.. I don't like very wet mascaras! This is dry enough to prevent transfer but it still allows you to build layers without going flakey. This product is definitely on the more pricey side but I think it's worth the money! I've been using this mascara for six months and I don't plan on changing it for the foreseeable future :) 

MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick : 

I purchased this around the beginning of October and I've been wearing it loads! It almost reminds me of MAC "Syrup" but it's even more wearable. It goes with almost every colour eyeshadow and blusher! I love it as a warm neutral for Autumn/ Winter with dramatic, dark eyes. It is a very shimmery lipstick but the glitter is so finely milled that it gives a smooth application every time. I haven't heard a lot about this lipstick but I would definitely give it a try if you're look for a more wintery nude! 

MAC Prolongwear Concealer (NC15) : 

I've never been a massive concealer fan.. I own a few but it was never an essential for me. Then I found this :) I use it under my eyes and on my face. It lasts all day with no creasing and it's a great colour! I have been thinking about depotting it just because there's a lot of waste when too much comes out of the pump. I still love it though.. It has amazing coverage and I couldn't live without it now :) 

EOS Lipbalm (Strawberry Sorbet) : 

I have wanted to try one of these lip balms for like two years! I was so happy when I saw them on cloud10beauty. I've heard mixed reviews about this product.. Mostly good but some people say that after long term use their lips have dried out. I find them great! I don't have particularly dry lips but I apply this at the start of my makeup and my lipstick goes on really smooth and I actually think it lasts longer! I'll definitely be buying the full set :)

ELF Cream Contouring & Blusher : 

Oh my goodness this is definitely my number one favourite if the month! I was so impressed with this product.. It lasts on the skin all day, it blends really easily, it's not orange at all and it was only £3.50! I have been looking for a cream bronzer for ages and I'm glad now that I didn't splurge on a high end one :) This is the only cream bronzer that I know of from the drugstore and I love it so much I've already bought two backups! 10 out of 10 :)

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette : 

I've had this palette for a few months but I only started putting it to use recently. I love every shade in the palette.. They're so versatile! You can create a full-on smokey eye or a natural and neutral look. I love both of the highlight shades in this palette! The matte highlight is my favourite highlight EVER and the shimmery highlight is a really gorgeous reflective colour :) I think the palette is a good price.. It will last for years and you get six great quality eyeshadows! I would really recommend this for beginners or anyon who is looking to build up their collection! 

I hope you found something useful from this post :) I'll hopefully be posting more regularly now so if you have any requests feel free to email me or comment below! 

Thank you so much for reading :) 

Love Shannon x

My Favourite Make-up Brushes

Hi guys :)

This post is on my favourite brushes for applying all different types of makeup. I use these brushes every single day and I'd be lost without them. Hope you enjoy!


Real Techniques Buffing Brush : 

Foundation Brush

This is my favourite brush in the world for applying foundation! I'm 90% sure that the hairs are synthetic, which means that it works extra-well with liquid foundation. This brush makes it so easy to really buff the foundation into the skin (hence the name) for a seamless and flawless finish. This brush comes as part of the "Core Collection" set from Real Techniques. It is without doubt my favourite brush from the set but I also love the contour brush and detail brush. Go and buy this nowwwww!!


ELF Powder Brush :

Powder/ Foundation Brush

I love this brush so much! It is part of the "Studio" line from eyeslipsface and such good value for money. I usually use this to apply my powder. It's very dense so it packs on the product without looking too cakey. I sometimes use this to apply my foundation if I want an extra flawless finish that looks good in photographs. This is an amazing brush for the price.. I have three :)


MAC 138 : 

Blusher Brush

This is a great multitask brush because it's tapered. I use it for powder, blusher and bronzer. I have recently been using it more for blusher than anything else. I dip the very tip of the brush into the product so that when I apply it to my face, the other hairs blend it in. I definitely recommend this brush!


MAC 208 :

Eyebrow Brush

Oh my goodness.. This is definitely one of my top 3 makeup brushes! I use it on my eyebrows with MAC concrete eyeshadow. It has the definition of a pencil because the angle is so sharp. I could not live without this brush in my makeup collection!


MAC 109 : 

Contour Brush

This is my favourite brush for contouring my cheeks. It blends the product while applying it in a precise line.. It's amazing! It's also really good for applying blush to the apples of the cheeks because of it's shape. I love this brush :)


MAC 217 : 

Eyeshadow Brush

I'm sure you all know about this brush, it's probably one of the most famous MAC brushes there is. I love to use it for applying eyeshadow and blending. It's an amazing blending brush! The hairs are super soft and the colours transfer really well. This is definitely a must have in any make up collection!


Real Techniques Blush Brush : 

Bronzer Brush

This is another great quality brush for the price. I use this to warm up the face with bronzer after I contour. This also has synthetic hairs and it's tapered for seamless application. The hairs are really soft on this brush so it doesn't scratch the skin at all. I use it in circular motions for an even application. I highly recommend this brush!

MAC 239 :

Eyeshadow Brush

This is my favourite brush for applying eyeshadow directly to the lids. It packs on the colour without having a lot of fallout and it keeps the eyeshadow looking vibrant. It's quite dense and it's the perfect size to cover the whole eyelid in one sweep. It is super easy to clean considering the white hairs and I think it's just fab :)

ELF Small Stipple Brush :

Highlighting Brush

This is the perfect size for highlighting the cheekbones. I stipple on my cream highlighter with this brush and it gives a lovely diffused look. This is another brush from the eyeslipsface "Studio" line and really good value. I will definitely be buying more of these in the future :)

MAC 224 :

Eyeshadow Brush

This brush is probably my all time favourite eyeshadow brush. I only use it for blending but it is honestly the best blending brush I have ever used. It gives a flawless diffused look to the eye without compromising on the colour. It fits perfectly into the crease and the hairs don't cling on to the colour so it doesn't need to be cleaned as often as some others. I would definitely recommend this as a staple in any make up kit/collection. I love it :)

I hope this is helpful to somebody! Thank you so much for reading :) Don't forget to follow me on Instagram!

Love from Shannon x