8/05/2013

New to the Beauty Bazaar: The Birthday Edition

It was my birthday over the weekend. I had a fabulous time, was thoroughly spoilt and of course came away from it all with some beauty bits and bobs. There isn't a great deal here, mainly because I'm planning an overseas holiday and will probably come away with more beauty shopping from that, so you'll see another birthday beauty haul further down the line. Anyway, on with the haul..


Benefit Blush in Coralista One of my not so subtle friends advised me to stay away from the Benefit counter, I now know why. This blush is a coral pink. It is kind of similar to Orgasm by Nars but this blush seems to have less golden flecks. The shimmer is more subtle and this colour looks so gorgeous applied. I have paler skin and find this blush looks really subtle on me. It also complements bronzer pretty well too. I can see this shade fast becoming a favourite in my minimal blush collection.

Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer This primer is quite possibly the most overpriced one on the market, the full size is $102 for reference but it is quite possibly the best as well. I had my makeup done at Mecca on the weekend and this was one of the products I redeemed. This is the travel sized version so I plan on using it quite sparingly. I've used this primer twice and really like it so far. It is very lightweight and one pump goes a long way so I feel like this will last quite a long time. Speaking of lasting a long time my foundation today lasted really well so this primer would be good if you need makeup to last quite a long time. I'm impressed so far!

Diptyque Philosykos Eau De Toilette This perfume has been on my wishlist for a long time and I finally picked it up last week with some birthday money. If you're familiar with their Figuer candle the scent is virtually the same but in perfume form. This fragrance contains notes of fig leaves, white cedar and wood. The majority of my perfumes are quite floral and sweet so this is quite different. It feels like a grown up scent and I love it.

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Riviera This orange-red lipstick has again been on my wishlist for a while. It applies like a lip gloss but is totally opaque and dries matte. Once this is on your lips it will not budge. This is a great product to own if you're lazy like me and don't want to touch your lipstick up during the day. Muse is also a gorgeous red as well. Definitely have a look at these if you're after a lipstick with amazing staying power and pigmentation.

8 comments:

  1. ooooh you lucky ducky!!! You got some splendid pressies!

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    1. I feel so spoilt-people were far too naughty with their wallets-you included miss xx.

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  2. Happy birthday! It was mine on Sunday, most of my birthday beauty buys were from MAC this year.

    Ang x

    www.loveandadream.com

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    1. I hope you had a fabulous birthday Angelique! I love Mac for birthday presents+the odd treat x.

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  3. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! (again) Your pressies look super wonderful. That perfume must be so perfect considering now you are in your early 20s and becoming such a grown up. For my 17th (oh wow, 17?! I'm not mature enough to be 17), I really want Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. It's such a ladylike scent and reminds me a little of Miss Dior... except a little more fancy (if that's even possible).
    Your MAC shadows sounds amazing too! I really want to get a MAC lipstick. I've been eyeing off "Lustering". So pretty!!
    xo Maria

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    1. Thank you Maria! I love the perfume. Oh wow-Coco Mademoiselle was my first (proper) perfume. I love that scent so much! It's beautiful. Lustering is really pretty too! There's a shade called Syrup that you might like too.


      S xo

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  4. Great post! Looks like you had a great birthday and you got some great pressies, I'm seriously pining after some Diptyque perfume, they smell so guuurd x

    http://totalmodisch.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you Ruby! I had an amazing day. You're so lucky to have full access to Diptyque where you live. I imagine you can probably buy smaller versions of fragrances if you want too? They smell divine.


      S xo

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