With it being Summer here in the UK, I thought I'd grab the chance of having a little splurge of some beauty bits that I've been eyeing up! I think that the new season is such a perfect excuse to try and new products and get a bit out of your comfort zone with bright colours and different styles. A lot of it is from Urban Decay because you have to buy a few products if you get your makeup done from there, which I did, but anyway here's a few things that I've picked up recently...
Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation 4.0
This foundation has been on my wishlist for so long it's unfair. I've used it a few times now and I think it's pretty fair to say that I'm in love. It really does have the weightless feel that's advertised, it's a medium but buildable coverage which I really enjoy and the shade is a pretty good match for my skin which is really hard to find. I'd say that this foundation has a satin finish which I love as despite having oily skin which I obviously want to keep under control, I adore the dewy and 'lit from within' look and I can get a bit of both with this foundation.
Elegant Touch Express Press-on Manicure in French Moon
I had seen Lily Melrose use these nails in a few of her videos and I was really intrigued as I hardly ever get the chance to experiment on my nails. I really enjoyed these press-on nails and they were so simple and easy to use! I purchased with the idea of cutting them down and applying a different colour on top and it actually worked really well! I'd definitely recommend them as they lasted pretty well but were also fairly easy to take off and I found them perfect for when your nails aren't looking too great and you need to quick fix.
Urban Decay Fast Easy Sexy Partial False Lashes in Instalure
I tried these lashes out for a special occasion and, as someone who just can't get the hang of falsies, I was pleasantly surprised. I think these lashes were great for adding just a little bit of drama and I think they suited me pretty well. I'd definitely recommend them for beginners like me.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Mega Gloss Matte in 407 Smoke Me Up
Now this I am bloody loving. I had never used a lip laquer before and I picked up this one not really knowing what it was, but I figured that I heard some YouTubers rave about this range of lipglosses so it must be okay. I really enjoyed it from the first use, it's a super creamy laquer with an amazingly rich colour pay off, as you can see, and it was easy to use because of the weird shaped applicator that fits your lips really nicely. It is kind of drying so I always make sure my lips are prepped with a balm or scrub before use but overall, I really really really like this.
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Naked
(Swatch on left)
This lipstick is something that I've been playing with and I wasn't 100% sure at first, just because it is more of a baby pink colour on me which I'm not all that used to. I've warmed to it after using it a few times and I now do like it. The formula is super moisturising and creamy which is obviously a big plus, the colour pay off is good but I do prefer to use a lip liner with it for definition due to it being kind of similar to my natural lip colour but overall I do really like this lipstick. The packaging is beautiful too!
What beauty products have you picked up recently? ♥
