Friday, December 19, 2014

Three Things I Bought That You Should Too

I have been buying make up. Shocking I know.

Good thing is there is plenty to tell you about with all the new goodies. All of the things I bought were very very necessary of course but there is three that really stand out. These three are now used daily and I thought you should probably buy them also.


My most favorite purchase of past few months has to be the Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Ultra Black mascara(Link). I believe the chain of command went a little like this- Zara told Laura she has to buy this. Laura tried it and next time we were in the mall together she walked me over to the Bourjois and then walked me to the cashier because according to her it was something amazing. I haven't bought a drug store mascara for ages cause generally I get disappointed but both ladies in this case are well trusted in makeup related subjects so I was excited to give this a try. Well I LOVE IT. It promises to lengthen and thicken and delivered on both fronts. It doesn't clump after two coats and never smudges. Its really good! I dont plan to try out any mascaras for a while cause this is perfect.

Secondly lets talk NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer(Link). This was the first thing I picked up once NARS arrived in Dubai few months back. It is as great as I hoped it would be. Its a beautiful luminous finish and super easy to blend. It works magic on my dark circles. It does need a proper powdering to avoid creasing specially when I use it in under eye area but other than that I can not fault it. Must have product that is a staple in my daily routine.

To my knowledge we didn't have The Balm in Dubai so I just looked at swatches and kept dreaming about this highlighter. Until I saw a new stand in Debenhams full of all pretty products. Mary-Lou Manizer highlighter (Link) was bought in record time and I have to say I do over use it because..soooo pretty! No glitter, no color just a beautiful sheeny glow that reflects the light in all the right places. Seriously must buy if you haven't already!

So fourth is a bonus round because brushes tend to be too boring to count on their own. They are important and blablabla but I dont exactly get excited buying them. However there hasn't been a brush I didn't like from Sephora Pro range and the new addition is just as good. This time I picked up the Sephora Pro Precision Crease Brush #17. Well you dont necessarily need it but if you feel your crease brushes are a bit too fluffy to get the shade in the exact place you want this. It has a rounded end and long bristles and it really does give the precision that a bigger brush doesnt.

Have you bought anything new lately that has gone straight into the favorites list? I would love to hear so I can add them into my shopping list.

11 comments:

  1. Every time I read a review about the Mary-Lou Manizer I'm incredibly tempted to order it! I have the hardest time with highlighters (odd face shape) and I'm deathly afraid of looking too shiny or fake, but I also don't want to look dull or unwell.

    Also, NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is one of the best! I wish it had slightly more coverage on some days, just to cover my dark circles, but its staying power is unmatched!

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    1. I find powder highlighters easier than creamy ones for some reason.
      As long as you have a good small enough brush so you can control where you put it I think this one is fantastic for that glow but doesnt look fake. Worth a try!

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  2. I've been managing to resist the Mary-Lou Manizer but I don't know how long I'll resist in 2015!!

    Victoria x
    FlorenceandMary.com

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    1. Get it as a Happy New Year from me to me present :) x

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  3. I have been wanting to try the Mary Loumanizer forever! I must get my hands on it, pronto! And that crease brush looks like my new best friend. I have so many crease brushes and they are all too big to get that blended eye shadow goodness in exactly the right place. I tried the Nars concealer and I think I am the only woman on the planet that returned it. The color was fine, but as I have aging eyes, I found it didn't blend well and definitely sat in my fine lines. I would have to say it's the worst concealer I have ever tried. But then again you are a young woman with beautiful skin, thus why it works so well for you. Great blog by the way, been checking it out for quite a while now.

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    1. Hi :) Thank you so much for reading and commenting.

      I do hear what you say about the creasing of NARS. For long days it doesnt stay crease free on me either. I like Clinique Airbrush one a lot but it doesnt have as heavy duty coverage as NARS.

      The brush you have to try! I am exact same. Soo many crease brushes but still felt I got the eyeshadow everywhere around the crease always. This one is perfect especially if trying to use a proper dark shadow in the crease. x

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  4. The Nars creamy concealer and Mary Lou Manizer have been on my list for a while, so now I definitely need to add that mascara to it! x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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    1. The mascara really is excellent and well priced for the quality as well. Get that one above the other two I suggest :) x

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  5. Ohjess, mul just uut ripsmedushi vaja, nüüd tean mida proovida :) tnx ja head uut aastat!

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    1. Jaa mulle niii v2ga meeldib see. Loodan et j22d rahule :) Head uut aastat sulle ka!

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  6. Kuule tõesti tõesti...ilusaks teeb pilgu :)

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