High End Products Worth The Hype

Every social media platform I see; Youtube, Blogs, Instagram etc. I am constantly being enticed by the latest hyped up make up products that I feel I just HAVE to buy. Unfortunately, not all the products live up to the expectations but these are some of the products i'm so happy that I splurged the cash on and have been worth every penny! 

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette-

This eye shadow palette has been featured on possibly every Youtube channel i've ever watched and I was hesitant to buy it as I am so happy with my Naked Palettes but the second I got this home it became my favourite palette. It has 16 shades in it, two of which are highlight shades in a bigger pan, and a great mix of mattes and shimmers, warm and cool tones, neutral browns and more adventurous colours. This palette can be used to create literally any look; I've never had such a versatile palette that I can use for a soft eye during the day and a heavy look at night. The quality of the shadows is so good as well, they are all very pigmented and blend so well because they are so creamy. If someone asks me for a palette recommendation this is what i'll say every time.

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer -

This is a fairly new release from Urban Decay but as soon as it came out everyone was raving about it, many claiming it had replaced their all time favourite Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. Having been using nothing but the Nars myself for a long time I really wanted to try this and although it was painful giving nearly £18 for what seems like so little product, I can definitely see why its had such good reviews. It does blend better than the Nars concealer as it has such a creamy formula and it lasts all day no problem, meaning its become my new every day favourite!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Whiz -

ABH is renowned for their brow products and I couldn't wait to pick one up when I went to America early this year. I have the shade medium brown which is so perfect for me as its very cool toned and it blends so well meaning there's no obvious pencil lines. I am absolutely gutted mine has almost run out as it is £16 for a new one (plus delivery as its harder to get hold of here in the UK) and I'm saving the last remnants for special occasions as no products make my brows look as good as this. Nyx do a similar product which is a fairly good dupe but the Brow Whiz is my definite holy grail brow product and I couldn't recommend it enough to anyone.

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation-

Where to start on this, my favourite foundation of all time. I have tried a lot of foundation but never have I found anything that comes close to comparing to Sheer Glow. The shade is a completely perfect match for my skin (Mont Blanc) and it blends so well its hard to tell that I'm wearing foundation, yet it gives me such good coverage, hiding all my redness and discolouration and it lasts on my skin all day without clinging to dry patches. Whenever anyone mentions needing new foundation I literally shout at them that their life is incomplete without Sheer Glow, I would say its in my top five all time make up products, although the £31 price tag means i can't bring myself to use it every day as much as I would love to.

Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop Shimmering Skin Perfector -

This. Highlighter. Is. Amazing. Mac 'Soft and Gentle' is just blown out of the park compared to the pigment and creaminess of Champagne Pop. Its amazing for all skin colours and I would never use anything else on a night out as it gives cheekbones to SLAY. If theres one highlighter anyone ever needs in their life its this! Worth every penny and more.

Nars Laguna Bronzer -

An absolute cult classic in the beauty world and for good reason. This bronzer is just the perfect shade that it can give a cool looking contour yet at the same time it warms up your skin but never looks orange or muddy - it is literally magical and blends like a dream. It comes in a pretty large pan and I use it every day and have barely made a dent in it so for me it was a good investment and I have rarely touched another bronzer since this. Its the perfect balance of pigmented but not so pigmented that you end up with brown circles on your cheeks and have to blend for ten minutes. I am always complimented on looking healthy when I wear Laguna which says to me this is a great product and I'm so happy I bought it.

MAC Lipsticks -

For me I literally never wear anything on my lips except Mac Lipsticks. I currently own about 17 which I know a lot but I do wear them all and they're so amazing I just can't stop buying them. These lipsticks aren't too pricey compared to some other high end brands but are definitely on par with quality. They have great staying power, especially the mattes can be relied on to last through eating, and they smell heavenly. Theres such a large colour and finish selection, they have the perfect lipstick for everyone and I would definitely recommend everyone to check them out if they haven't already (and they look very pretty on top of my dressing table). My favourite shades are 'Whirl' which is quite a dark brown matte on me, as well as 'Viva Glam 2', a fairly pale pink toned matte which is great for every day neutral looks.

I hope you enjoyed seeing what high end products I love and please let me know if there's any you think I should try,

Becca x

June Favourites

Hi everyone,

Wow it's hard to believe we're now halfway through 2016!! June has flown by for me, being a very strange month with a mix of very stressful exam times alongside some very relaxing days.

I thought I'd give a roundup of a few things I have been loving this month as I love reading these to get some inspiration and at the start of the month I made quite a few new purchases, some of which have found their way into my every day make up bag!

KEVIN AUCOIN SCULPT POWDER-

After hearing this product raved about so much I was desperate to try it out, but I held out for so long because it is soooo expensive however I am really glad I finally got my hands on it. It really is the perfect contour shade as it is so cool toned. I got it in the shade medium as this was the original colour although it has now been brought out in light and dark and it suits my pale skin fine and blends in really easily. I don't know if I would say it's worth £40 for the tiny amount that you get but I definitely have been really enjoying using it. 

BECCA X JACLYN HILL CHAMPAGNE POP SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR-

Another expensive purchase that I probably didn't need but was so desperate to get hold of after it being talked about so so much! I have wanted this highlighter for a really long time but it was sold out in every Sephora I visited in New York which was really disappointing. The Becca shimmering skin perfectors are insanely expensive but I do already own one and know I love the consistency, and of course who doesn't love a highlighter with their name on! It's safe to say Champagne Pop certainly lived up to expectations! The pigment of it is insane so I definitely wouldn't wear it day to day but for a night out its stunning! I literally couldn't recommend this enough it's such a dream to put on - blends perfectly, gives a shine you could see from miles away and I look forward to wearing full coverage make up so I can put this on. 

LUSH EU ROMA TONER WATER-

Sadly I have to admit that I am not the best at skin care routines, in the morning I'm always in a rush and at night it's so easy to just quickly wipe my make up off and fall into bed, therefore discovering a product like this is a life saver! This toner water is literally the best skin care product I've ever found! Sometimes I don't even use moisturiser just a few quick sprays of this and I'm good to go. I sometimes use it as a primer before make up but usually spray it on just as I'm getting into bed and I wake up with the softest, most hydrated skin I've vet had! I think this was about £7 and it was more than worth every penny. I love the smell of it; a bit like tea tree oil, and being from Lush you know it's natural products and cruelty free so an added bonus. If I was to recommend one beauty product to someone it would be this toner water as it is so quick and easy to use and makes such a big difference to my skin. 

RIHANNA ANTI -

Although this isn't a beauty favourite I couldn't not mention it; on 29th of June I went to see Rihanna in concert and it was the highlight of my month! The show was so amazing on its own but was even better as Drake came on as a guest and sang Work and One Dance. I've been a Drake fan for many years so it's safe to say a few years were shed! I would highly recommend the Anti album to anyone who loves R&B as it is by far her best album to date. My favourite song is Needed Me and I would also recomend going to see her perform live if you have the chance because she has the most amazing voice and put on such a brilliant show!

Let me know what you've been loving this month

Becca x