Becca Ever-Matte Shine Proof Foundation Review & Demo

Hey guys!

I hope you have been well. I have been super busy at university as I'm currently doing my masters degree (YAY!) so unfortunately I haven't had time to film anything or update my blog. However I had a spare moment a few days ago and decided to do a quick review on the Becca Ever-Matte Shine Proof Foundation. I have oily skin with a yellow-olive undertone depending on how tanned I am, and I am currently a MAC NC40 skin tone. I know how difficult it is to find reviews for products by people with oily skin and my complexion tone, so I really hope you find this review helpful! As always, feel free to contact me through the comments and my social media channels because I love to hear from you!

Makeup used:

Becca Ever-Matte Shine Proof Foundation (Bamboo)

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer (Medium)

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (35 - Deep)

The Balm Frat Boy Blush

The Balm Betty-Lou Manizer

Maybelline Brow Satin (Dark Brown)

Loreal Brow Artist Plumper (Medium/Dark)

Loreal False Lash Wings (Black)

Bourjois Liner Feutre Felt Tip Eyeliner (Black)

What I'm Wearing:

Atmos&Here Necklace

Ezra Red Oversized Tee

Michael Kors Runway Gold-Tone Chronograph Watch 5055

Love,

Nur xx

New Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara Review!

Hey guys,

It's been awhile since I have done a post like this on my blog - and it certainly feels good to be putting the old virtual pen to virtual paper again! Today, we'll be discusssing the newest mascara to the Maybelline range - the Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara. Maybelline released a few new items this month, most of which I have purchased, including a matte foundation, contour kit and liquid eyeliner (more on those next time)!

As usual, Maybelline has done a wonderful job with the packaging of the mascara. Everything is straightforward on the packet, the brush shape is highlighted and the colour scheme is sweet and pretty.

The brush on this thing is EPIC! I already have an inclination toward favouring curved and spoon brushes over any other kind - making this an easy favourite long before I had even tried it. Of course it does help that the brush is also actually awesome. It has a lot of small, thin, silicone bristles which seperate the lashes beautifully - and due to the spoon shape, it gives a lovely flared-out, cat-eye effect to the lashes. 

The formula on this thing is pretty impressive as well. It has a lovely formula that doesnt clump easily and lasts all day without any flaking or fall out. It is a waterproof formula so it helps hold a curl nicely too! It wasn't a formula where I felt I needed to open it for a couple of hours to dry out a little to make it better - it was great from the get go, and I'm sure it will continue to impress me for the length of its use. I feel like this mascara has quickly become a new favourite - and dare I say, potentially a holy grail item?

Love,
Nur x

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Review And Swatches!

Hey guys!

Here are my thoughts on the lipsticks by Gerard Cosmetics with lip swatches and arm swatches! For skintone reference, I have mudium-tanned skin with a strong yellow undertone. I am an NC35-40 in MAC, Cashew in Estee Lauder Double Wear and Shade 7 in UD Naked Foundation.

Shades mentioned:

1995

Tequila Sunrise

Berry Smoothie

Fire Engine

Cherry Cordial

If you want a closer look at the gorgeous shades, here are some photos!

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick 1995

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Tequila Sunrise

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Berry Smoothie

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Fire Engine

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Cherry Cordial

Find the AMAZING Manny Mua here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbO9bltbkYwa56nZFQx6XJg

My makeup:

L'oreal Infallible 24H-Matte Foundation (32 - Amber)

Becca Ever-Matte Shine Proof Foundation (Bamboo)

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer (Medium)

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (35 - Deep)

Revlon Touch & Glow Face Powder (Translucent No.2)

NYX Mineral Matte Finishing Powder (light/Medium)

NYX Powder Blush (Espresso)

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed (Moonstone)

The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer

Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner (Blackest Black)

The Balm Nude'tude Eyeshadow Palette

Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Mascara Waterproof (Black)

What I'm wearing:

Zalora Cropped Tee (Grey)

Fossil Watch ES2783

ASOS Multi Ring Pack with Triangle Stones

River Island Glam Pearl And Rhodium Ring Pack

Atmos&Here Joni Bracelet

Love,

Nur x

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation Review and Demo!

Hey guys!

Today I am reviewing the new NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation in the shade Barcelona! I have put the foundation to the test for over a month now and I am finally ready to share my thoughts with you! For reference, this foundation shade is a perfect match for my current skintone which sits at a MAC NC35-40 and shade 7 in UD Naked Foundation. I also have oily skin, so if you have a similar skin type or tone - or even if you don't - I hope my video helps you in some way :)

Here is a photo of what the foundation bottle looks like, and yes it does come with a pump (yay!) as well as a swatch of the foundation shade on my skin tone. It has a nice caramel undertone which matches my yellow undertone well. I have also included a shot of how this looks in flash in case you want to inspect it closer!

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation Packaging - It's so beautiful!

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation Barcelona swatch.

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation in flash photography. No setting powder was used in these pictures to give you the most accurate representation of how this foundation photographs.

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation in flash photography.

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Products mentioned:
NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation (Medium 4 - Barcelona)
Beauty Blender Sponge
Benefit Porefessional

My makeup:
NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation (Barcelona)
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (35 - Deep)
Revlon Touch & Glow Face Powder (Translucent No.2)
NYX Mineral Matte Finishing Powder (light/Medium)
NYX Powder Blush (Mocha)
The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer
Eylure Brow Pencil (Black)
Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner (Blackest Black)
Sleek i-Divine Eyeshadow Palette (Vintage Romance -141)
Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Waterproof Mascara
Chi Chi Viva La Diva Lipstick (Husband Shopping)

What I'm wearing:
H&M Pale Blue Cropped Jumper
Michael Kors Runway Gold-Tone Chronograph Watch MK5055
ASOS Open Ended Ball Cuff Bracelet
Colette Hayman Twist Chain Necklace
Colette Hayman Cross Over Pave Ring
Colette Hayman Faux Pearl Ring

Have you tried the NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation yet? WHat are your thoughts and experiences? I'd love to know!

Love,
Nur x

High End Makeup Haul! (Ft: NARS, Stila, Kevyn Aucoin, BECCA & More!)

Hey guys!

I have been going crazy with the spending lately and wanted to share with you everything I bought over the last couple of months. Everything in my haul happens to be high end (oops!) and I am excited to review and test them out. Let me know if there is anything in particular you wish to see in action first and I'll try my best to make that happen! As always, feel free to contact me through the comments and my social media channels because I love to hear from you! Anyway, grab some tea or coffee and some biscuits, sit back and enjoy!

Products hauled:

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette

Stila Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palettes (Mind, Soul)

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Rose Explosion Perfume

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks (Beso, Fiery, Fiore, Tesoro)

Gerard Cosmetics Lipsticks (1995, Fire Engine, Berry Smoothie, Cherry Cordial, Tequila Sunrise)

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation (Barcelona)

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (Stromboli)

BECCA Ever Matte Shine Proof Foundation (Bamboo)

BECCA Ultimate Coverage Complexion Creme (Cafe)

Stila Shape & Shade Custom Contour Duo (Medium)

Mario Badescu Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream

Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow Duos (Duo #2, Duo #4)

Illamasqua Skin Base Lift Concealer (Medium 1)

BECCA Radiant Skin Creamy Concealer (Honeycomb)

Pai Skincare Chamomile & Rosehip Calming Day Cream

Eyeko Making Eyes Automatic Gel Eyeliner (Dove Grey)

My makeup:

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation (Barcelona)

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (35 - Deep)

Chi Chi 3 in 1 Eye Concealer (Tanned)

The Balm Time Balm Concealer (Medium)

Rimmel Match Perfection Silky Loose Face Powder

Revlon Photoready Bronzer (100 - Bronze & Chic)

Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint (Crush)

The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer

Pixi Natural Brow Duo (Medium Brown)

The Balm Smoke Balm

Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Cat Eyes

Chi Chi Viva La Diva Lipstick (Hot in the City)

What I'm wearing:

High Neck Stripe Shirt (Valleygirl)

Michael Kors Runway Gold-Tine Chronograph Watch 5055

Atmos&Here Saskia Necklace

Atmos&Here Etta Ring

Atmos&Here Elsie Rings

Love,

Nur x

How I Alter My Foundation Shade! Ft: Bourjois BB Bronzing Cream & Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation!

Hey guys!

Today, I'm addressing an issue I face on the daily - having to alter my foundation to make it match, as my skin tone changes on the daily! If you're anything like me, your skin tone varies quite a lot between seasons. In this video, I talk through the products that help me alter my foundation shades between seasons and I also show you a live demo of my personal method for keeping up with the changes, so I don't need to own a hundred different foundations. I hope you find it helpful and entertaining!

These are wonderful products I rely on to keep my foundations matching my skin tone! 

Products mentioned:

Bourjois BB Bronzing Cream 8 in 1

Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation (RF 233)

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (55 - Dark Beige)

NP Set Pasarella Powder Foundation (Set 4 - Medium)

For reference I am an NC35-40 in MAC and shade 7 in UD Naked Foundation! I hope my video helps you in some way with your issue or gives you an idea of some products to try out if you also need to change up your foundation shades.

Love always,

Nur x