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

Giant iHerb Haul! Ft: Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay and Real Techniques!

Hey guys!

As of late, my skin has not been pleased with me, so I felt the need to try out new skincare. I have recently been blessed with painful cystic acne breakouts around my temples and chin, so I needed a product that could help calm down those angry spots. I had heard plenty of people raving about the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay, so I knew I needed to give it a try!

IHerb seems to be the only retailer which ships to Australia that stocks the product - so I figured I may as well haul some other items I have had my eye on! They have really quick shipping and amazing pricing on all their products so it was easy to justify this haul.

Lets's begin with the skincare/haircare items I purhased. First and foremost, I would like to commend iHerb on how they ship their items. They have never sent me an item that has spilled over or broke during transit. Everything is packed very well, so well done iHerb!

As you can see above, I purchased a jar of Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Healthy Origins. The reason for this purhase is for use in my hair during the winter months. I am definitely in need a new hair mask! As the colder months have begun, the transition from the extreme cold to artificially heated rooms and trains has really started to dry both my hair and my skin. I feel the coconut oil can boost hydration back into my locks (and potentially skin if I am not too sensitive to it).

For my skin, I purchased two items - the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay I mentioned above and 100% Pure Jajoba Oil by Desert Essence. I plan on using the clay mask once a week or fortnight to help control my recent acne outbreak and the Jajoba oil to remove heavy makeup from my skin and potentially moiturise my skin during that process as well.

In addition to skincare, I have had my eye on new makeup brushes (because my collection never seems to be big enough). I already own a whole set of Zoeva brushes (review will be up soon!) and a whole lot of Real Techniques, Ecotools, Sigma and E.L.F brushes. Even with all these brushes, I still feel I need more - it could be the shopping addict or hoarder in me justifying all this - as I get a little lazy washing my brushes, so it's nice to have multiple brushes on rotation.

Anyway lets begin with the Real Techniques brushes I purchased! I HEART Real Techniques brushes soooo much! They are always really high in quality, super soft and super affordable! I only purchase my Real Techniques brushes off iHerb as the price of them are so affordable when bought off the site. I feel they are quite pricey if purchased directly from Priceline, so I don't mind waiting a couple of days for mine considering how much I can save. I purchased three sets and two intividual brushes.

The individual brushes I purchased are the Your Finish/Perfected Stippling Brush and Your Finish/Perfected Blush Brush. These have been on my wish list for awhile now so it was about time I got around to buying them. Now to the sets I purchased! Two are super special to me so I'll talk about them first! I purchased two limited edition brush sets - the Nic' Pics Set and the Collector's Edition Sculpting Set. I'm not 100% sure if the Collector's Edition Sculpting Set is limited edition or not, so don't quote me on that, but I feel like it is... Either way, both these sets are BEAUTIFUL! They both have a metallic finish that feels so special. I'll also review both these sets soon, I promise! The last set I purchased was the Your Eyes Starter Set. I have been getting into eyeshadow as of late and my little collection of eye brushes aren't enough when the eye look I'm trying is quite complex, so I decided to pick up this set for some variation.

I purchased two more brushes for my collection and these are by E.L.F. I love E.L.F brushes as they are super cheap and the bristles are amazing and soft! These brushes are such high quality considering the price tag. I would say the quality feels like a Real Techniques brush - with the exception of the handle. The E.L.F handles and ferrule seem to come apart after some time. This doesn't affect the bristles which is great and is so easy to fix with a little bit of super glue, so it doesnt bother me. Especially considering the $3 pricetag, it's easy to overlook. I bought the Eyeshadow "C" Brush and Stipple Brush to add to my collection.

Now one last item I recieved in my package was a gift from iHerb. I love that when I buy something off the site, I always receive a little gift from them. It makes me feel like a valued customer! This time round, I was gifted a little set of measuring cups! Such a perfect gift considering the items I purchased - great and useful for me to use when measuring out my mask mixture and for scooping out the Coconut Oil.

If you haven't purchased off iHerb before, I highly recommend it! I assure you, you won't be disappointed! I actually have a 10% off code (TNS033) with iHerb for you to use on your first order! Perfect for use on the already super CHEAP prices they offer, so get shopping!

Love,
Nur x

The Balm Smoke Balm Palettes Volume 1 & 2 Review And Swatches!

Hello all!

Today I will be reviewing and swatching two eyeshadow palettes by The Balm. The Balm Smoke Balm Palettes Volume 1 & 2 are chic, sleek, simple and amazing to use.There are three shadows in each palette that directly complement eachother and make the classic smokey eye look easy to achieve. In each palette, there is one matte shade and two shimmery shades.

The Smoke Balm Volume 1 palette is the darker palette which contains deeper, neutral brown toned shades. Blaze is a deep and shimmery black shadow. Spark is a gorgeous matte medium-deep cool toned brown shade - that almost pulls grey - and Flame is a beautiful champagne gold toned shimmery shadow. All of these shadows are beautifully pigmented, buttery soft and easy to blend with minimal and close to no fallout during application. They are long wearing and a little goes a long way with these shadows. I barely needed to touch them in order to makes these swatches, which were made on my forearm WITHOUT a primer!

Smoke Balm Volume 2 is a more earthy palette with shadows that are less intense than its counterpart. When I say 'less intense', it is not in reference to the shadow quality - which exactly like its counterpart - is AMAZING in pigmentation and texture. 'Less intense' in this context, refers to the depth of the shades. If you find blacks and deep browns intimidating, then this is the palette you should purchase. The shades are not as deep, thus the smokey effect is more hazey and easier to pull off. In this palette, the deepest shade is Kindle which is a gorgeous deep green shimmery shadow. The matte shade is Glow, which is a warm toned earthy brown. The lightest shade is Combust, a stunning yellow toned gold shimmery shadow. Here are the swatches of this palette which like its counterpart, were swatched with the lightest touch and without a primer.

As you can see, both these palettes are amazing and I am definitely loving them! They are so simple to use which is what makes them so attractive - and the amazing quality, an added bonus. These shadows are great when used dry but can also be used wet for extra intensity. I hope my review is helpful for you! If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment!

Love,
Nur x

Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil Review & Lip Swatches!

Hey guys!

Here are my thoughts and swatches of the new Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencils! These are definitely a must have lip product for this Autumn and Winter! For reference I am an NC35-40 in MAC and shade 7 in UD Naked Foundation!

If you need a closer look at the shades, here are some pictures of these gorgeous lipsticks. If you have any other questions about the lipsticks or anything else in general, do not hesitite to ask me in the comments section below.

Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil - Fuchsia Desire

Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil - Fab Orange

Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil - Light It Up

Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil - Red Essential

Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil - Berry Much

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love,

Nur x

I Love... The Most Delicious Body Washes!

Hey guys!

My post today is on these absolutely delicious body washes! I have been on the look out for some body washes that are so delicious, they would make me want to eat myself! Getting into the cooler months, I find it harder to get out of bed. It's too chilly in the morning and it's dark - I just want to stay warm in bed, where it's cosy and warm and being in totally unflattering pyjamas is completely acceptable!

Anyway I find that when it's too cold to do anything - but you have to anyway - having a warm shower with a body soap that's refreshing and uplifting and downright delicious just wakes you up and makes you feel amazing! These two body soaps by I Love... do exactly that! They make me feel so good in the morning. They smell like what it says on the bottle, like strawberries and cream and vanilla cupcakes! The gorgeous scents just wake me up and make me feel good every morning, the perfect thing for this cold weather. If you're after a gorgeous pick me up every morning, one that makes you feel good every morning, try these body soaps by I Love... you won't be disappointed! To add to this, these body washes are ultra moisturising and the scent linger's for awhile, making it basically a delicious perfume for the day too! I purchased mine off Ozsale a couple of weeks ago and the sales arent on often so I can't link it, but I am certain the I Love... products are available at Target, so check them out. I bet you'll love them!


Love,
Nur x