The design

When it comes to liquid eye liner packaging design, all I ask for is a lid that securely tightens and a thin nib, so we're already in for a winner with this product. The tube makes that satisfying clicky noise once you close it which in turn prevents the liner from drying up. Its nib isn't as thin as my holy grail, L'oreal super liner, however it is slim enough to create the perfect winged look, whether that's a small, defined line or full-on cat eye.

Its colour pigmentation

I've tried several liquid liners and there's nothing worse when the pigmentation isn't a staple black or has a thin consistency. However, the tattoo liner is one of the blackest liners I've tried and its pigmentation is seamless. As the colour is that intense, there's no need to go over the line several times to get the full colour pay off. Even with an opaque black finish, it still has a slight gleam over the top.

The application

Application is easy with the Kat Von D tattoo liner. Its small nib and high pigmentation means the product glides on the eye easily without reapplication needed. The brush is very soft so doesn't tug during application and given the size, you're able to go from small to dramatic flick.

Its lasting power

Above all the other fabulous features, my favourite has to be the lasting power. Whenever I use eye liners, despite the price tag, they always manage to slightly wear away by the end of the night, however the tattoo liner is different. Its opaque colour clings on throughout the whole day/night and can even be hard to wipe off at times. I love this factor as it means, I know it'll last when I get watery eyes and can trust the product for any photo-ready opportunity.

I hope you enjoyed this review. Have you tried Kat Von D's liquid eye liner?

Thank you for reading <3

Tartelette palette in bloom

I've been lusting over this palette for a while now and when visiting New York, I had to pick up this beauty in Sephora. I believe is was around the $46 mark and honestly worth every single penny. I'm incredibly impressed with the palette overall, the colours are intensely pigmented, they blend/layer well and are buttery soft to apply. I love the different tones available in this palette, how you go from creams, pinks, coppers, browns to purples and a staple black. It offers the variety for a simple everyday nude eye look or an intense copper, smoky eye. Each colour especially the gold and copper tones really bring out my blue eyes. If you're in America and are able to get your hands on this palette, I 100% would. Versatility, lasting power and stunning shades, it has my vote.

Sleek's Cleopatra Kiss highlighting palette

I'm a massive fan of Sleek's face products including their bronzers, blushes and highlighters as they're always insanely good quality. This new highlighting palette lived up to every expectation. Compared to Sleek's 'Solstice' palette, I'd say the 'Cleopatra kiss' is created more for summer time with its gold and bronze tones, working better with tanned skin. My favourite combination has to be the bottom two shades, a creamy intense highlight paired with a slightly bronze toned champagne powder highlight. The top two shades are too bronze toned for my skin and would work better for someone with a darker complexion. Highly pigmented, beautiful shimmer shades and gorgeous packaging, I have so much love for this palette.

Urban Decay's all -nighter spray

All of us beauty bloggers can admit, the Urban Decay all-nighter spray has been hyped for a very long time. I finally got my hands on it at Christmas time but for some reason never put it in one of my favourite posts. I love this spray; not only is it a refreshing spritz after you've applied your make up, but I've genuinely noticed a big difference for lasting-power. My makeup seems to cling on for that extra bit longer when I use this product. You only need a few sprays and it'll do the job!

South beach sunglasses

As I wear glasses on a day-to-day basis, in the summer it's lovely to change up to contact lenses and rock a pair of sunglasses. My new obsessions are these South Beach sunnies I found on ASOS for £12. They've been my go to for every summer outfit accessory and worked wonders on holiday. I'm in love with the rose gold frames and mirrored lenses; they're very Instagram worthy.

Events

June has been filled to the brim with exciting plans and I'm blessed to have experienced it all in the last few weeks. From Shawn Mendes concert, my boyfriend's leavers ball, a Malta holiday, turning 21, singing my heart out to Robbie Williams and dinner plans plus the many BBQs, summer has certainly started.

I hope you enjoyed my June favourites! Which products have you been enjoying this past month?

Thank you for reading <3

Harry Styles' album

I never usually mention music favourites, however I couldn't not throw this in. Harry Styles has always been my favourite One Direction member and I've been a massive fan of his from the early days of the band. When I heard that he was releasing an album, I jumped with excitement. I fell in love with the first single 'Sign of the Times', so when the whole album was played, I couldn't stop listening to it. The songs are nothing I would have expected him to do and completely different to the style he is known for. Harry's album I'd describe as slow rock with a David Bowie vibe about it. Every song shows off his vocal range in an amazing light. My favourites have to be 'Sweet Creature', 'Two Ghosts' and 'Kiwi'. If you haven't heard it, I'd definitely check it out- I'm lucky enough to have got tickets to his tour so I can see the album performed live!

Hoola Bronzer by Benefit Cosmetics

I'm a big bronzer fan, out of all face products, it's my favourite. Having rather fair skin, it's hard to find a bronzer that contours the cheeks and doesn't look too orange upon application. Hoola bronzer however is my saviour in the bronzer world. The pigmentation is seamless, it contours your cheeks with ease whilst also warming up your complexion and has a grey undertone in oppose to bronze, giving a complete natural bronzed look. Its lasting power wears all day and holds that chisled look you desire. Not to mention, the packaging is super compact and cute; a must for any fair skinned girl like me.

Kiko's lip liner in '315'

I've raved about Kiko's lip liners over and over again in various posts, but they truly deserve the hype. They're the only base lip product I've used which cling the lipstick and hold it in place all night long, without drying out the lips. '315' in particular I've been obsessing over as it pairs amazingly with Mac's lipstick in 'Faux'. As it's that little bit darker, the outline enhances and defines the shape of the lips even more. The shade is quite a dark, dusky pink, perfect for everyday use.

Dorothy Perkins burgundy pinafore dress

It's safe to say, I have a huge obsession with pinafores and dungarees; I love that cutesy style and own way too many of those pieces. One I've been lusting over this past month is my burgundy pinafore I got in Dorothy Perkins. I've been loving to wear this on warmer days paired with a stripy top and converse for the ultimate spring style look. The material is thick, and heavy so I know it'll wear for a very long time. I can't wait to style it up throughout the seasons.

New York!

Start spreading the news....

If you saw my New York guide, then you'd know I was lucky enough to visit the Big Apple in May. I'm still in awe of everything I experienced and can't come to terms with 'I've visited New York'. It was without a doubt, one of the best trips I've ever been on. The sights, the food and the general vibe, I fell in love with. It's incredible, how the city never sleeps, how something exciting is always going on and how in a city of civilians, there's an odd sense of calm. Times Square, Top of the Rock, Central Park and the New York Public Library were just a few of my highlights.

I hope you enjoyed my May favourites. Which products have you loved this month?

Thank you for reading <3

Charlotte Tilbury's 'Glastonberry' lipstick

If you're a regular reader on my blog then you'd know my love for lipsticks, especially berry tones, reds and oranges. I finally got my hands on a Charlotte Tilbury product at Christmas time, the famous 'Glastonberry' lipstick. I haven't mentioned it in a favourites post and I don't know why. The colour is insanely gorgeous, crafted for the perfect dark berry, its creamy consistency glides on the lips and the packaging is to die for. The lasting power isn't the best I've tried, however paired with a lip liner, the lipstick can keep the entire night. Upon application, you can feel how amazing the quality is with a swipe across the lips. After lusting over this lipstick, I'd love to try out more of Charlotte Tilbury's products!

Garnier Micellar water mini version

Garnier's micellar water is my go to makeup remover. It takes off every bit of makeup with ease including water proof mascara and heavy eye makeup. As the product is incredibly gentle and contains no perfume, it's ideal for sensitive skin. Somehow, the remover just melts the makeup away as you swipe, only using a cotton pad or two to take off the entire face. I wanted to give the micellar eater an extra shoutout this month as I've been obsessed with the mini version. It's easy and compact to take with you on weekend breaks or longer travels. I couldn't recommend it enough. 

Revlon's crème eye shadow base in '705'

I'm a bit of an addict when it comes to eye shadow bases. As I have quite oily eye lids, if I don't apply a base before shadow, then my eye makeup won't last long. Which means, I love to test out new bases, whether that's a creamy formulation or a pencil. I think these Revlon bases are quite new to the market as I haven't seen them before. I decided to pick the champagne colour up as you can never have too many neutral bases. The consistency is very smooth, gliding and blending onto the eye with ease. The colour is subtle but enough to add a tad of shimmer to the eye. It's creaminess clings onto additional eye shadows, making them last all night long. I love this base and can't wait to get my hands on more.

Batiste dry shampoo

I never hopped onto the dry shampoo hype mainly because greasy hair wasn't something I suffered with. However, lately I've found on busy days when I haven't had the chance to wash my hair or would like a bit of volume, Batiste has been my go to.

Its stable packaging

Revlon products always have the best looking, classy packaging and this foundation is no different. Given its glass, cylinder shaped bottle, the product looks more expensive than its high street status. As it's see through, you're able to tell not only the shade but how much product is left and when you'll need to restock. My favourite part of the packaging though has to be its pump. I'm pretty sure the pump was added to the foundation bottle quite recently and I can see why. This pump allows for the correct amount of product to come out without spillage or wastage. It's then sealed with a firm plastic lid which again prevents excess leakage. Even though the glass isn't too suitable for travelling, I love how sturdy the product is.

The colour selection

It's safe to say I have very pale skin and am usually the lightest shade when I try out new foundations or concealers, otherwise my skin will look orange. However, Revlon's 'colour stay' have fulfilled my wishes with a light range of shades to choose from. Even with the shade selection, I am still the lightest colour but its the perfect match for my complexion.

The dreamy formulation

What I love about this foundation is the two different formulations it offers, the combination/oily and normal/dry skin. I use the combination/oily type as I tend to have an oily T zone with the rest of my skin being pretty normal. The formulation is velvety soft and light, blending into the skin with hardly any effort.

Its medium coverage and flawless finish

Coverage is an important factor for me, as I'm not the biggest fan of heavy and full coverage foundations. I prefer something light in thickness which is able to cover up most subtle blemishes, luckily Revlon's 'colour stay' does just that. It's definitely a medium coverage but can be worn as even lighter than that as the product is very buildable. Once applied onto the skin, I'd say it's a satin finish, not too matte or shiny. If you'd prefer it more matte finish, a dusting of powder will do the trick.

The long-wearing power

As I have quite an oily T zone, I'm a massive fan of skin preparation to ensure my makeup lasts as long as possible. I haven't tested this foundation without a primer to see if it lasts the '24 hours' it claims, however when I've used primer before hand, this foundation wears well all day long. I get home from work and the makeup is still in place, the same as I'd applied it 8 hours beforehand.

Overall, with its velvety formulation, medium coverage, strong lasting game and classy packaging, Revlon's 'colour stay' foundation the one for me. If you have a slightly oily T zone and pale complexion, I'd highly recommend giving it a go.

I hope you enjoyed this review. Have you tried Revlon's 'colour stay'?

Thank you for reading <3

Estée Lauder's Bronze Goddess bronzer

It's no secret my big love for bronzer and with the weather getting that little bit warmer, it's the best time to create the bronze glow look. Towards the end of the month, it was my best friend's 21st so we all got spray tans ready for the party. As the tan faded quickly from my face, to bring that colour back and match the rest of my body, I took out the summer ready bronzer. Even with the slight shimmer running through, it can be used for both an overall bronze look and contouring. The underlying orange tone isn't dramatic in the slightest and works easily for an everyday bronzed effect.

Mac's 'Faux' lipstick

As spring comes around the corner, it's time for my nude and pink lipsticks to take centre stage. My ultimate nude staple especially in the spring is Mac's 'Faux' lipstick. Their satin finishes are my second favourite as I love the ultra creamy look it gives with a slight gloss over the top. The shade 'Faux' is a light, dusky pink, an ideal subtle colour for everyday use. Its consistency is insanely moisturising, the lasting power is seamless and the colour can suit a variety of looks; I love it.

L'oreal's Infallible foundation

Last year, L'oreal's infallible foundation became my go to everyday choice for many reasons. The lasting power, shade range, consistency and how it set on my skin was fantastic. I was never a set shade however and usually mixed up the two lightest shades together to create the colour for me. As I'd been needing a darker shade this month with my tan, I mixed this shade 'vanilla' with Revlon's colour stay foundation and it worked a treat. I thought as they were different consistencies, the mixture wouldn't work, however once applied it sat well on my skin and lasted throughout the day. I'd definitely recommend this foundation if you have combination to oily skin like me as it can be on the drier side otherwise.

Argan oil shower gel

I received an argan oil wash set for Christmas with everything you could need. Over the past few months, I've been trying different argan oil products out and have been impressed especially by the shower gel. The scent isn't too overwhelming and it's insanely moisturising on the skin.

Topshop's camo jacket

A fashion favourite of mine that I can't get enough of this month is this camo jacket from Topshop. I've been loving to pair it with different prints, jeans or throwing it over a dress to give a bit more edge to the outfit. Its a very thin and light material so doesn't add much warmth, however that makes it ideal for this time of year. As the jacket is more of an autumn style jacket, I think it looks new and different to the typical light toned, everyday spring fashion.

I hope you enjoyed my March favourites. What have you been loving over these past few months?

Thank you for reading <3

Lighter jackets

When the sun comes out, bid goodbye to the winter coats and branch out for lighter jacket season. Some of my favourite jackets I pull out in spring time; from a furry denim jacket to my beloved bright yellow raincoat, not having to wear too many layers is such a treat.

Body care 

It's no doubt when the warmer weather strikes, the spring fashion takes centre stage. This means legs are out and the good old hibernation of winter is over. Even though my skin is drier in the winter, I tend to moisturise my legs when its warmer as they'll be on show. My favourite product is the Soap and Glory 'Sugar Crush' butter cream as it sinks in quickly and has the most incredible, lingering scent of sweet limes.

Sunglasses

On sunnier days, whether you're going for a drive or walk in the park, a good pair of sunglasses a needed to keep the shine out your eyes and protect them from the blaring sun.

Makeup

For spring, the fresher makeup looks come into play. Dewy skin, rosy cheeks and pink lips are my staple choices. With the sun in the sky and nature blossoming, it's the season I wear quite natural makeup.

Highlight - A shining sun means every opportunity for your highlight to glow. I love to go a bit crazy on the highlight in spring to have those on fleek cheekbones. My favourite all time product to achieve this is the Sleek 'Solstice' palette. I usually use the cream shade first on the cheekbones, brow bones and cupids bow then go in with a powdered shade for the ultimate highlight.

Pink lipstick - I'm not a massive fan of pink lipsticks, however I love toned down dusky pinks or slight pink nudes. This is the season I branch out with pink tones. Nyx Cosmetics matte creams offer a wide range of these shades including 'Rome', 'Stockholm' and 'Cannes' which I alternate between.

Blush - I'm a massive fan of contouring, however when spring comes along, I think rosy cheeks and a subtle bronze suit better. Cream blushes I find give the most natural and glowing finish on the skin. My go to at the minute is Max Factor's cream blush in 'Soft Murano'. It's a very warm dark pink shade and provides a lovely flush to the cheeks.

Eye shadow stick - As I like more natural looks in the spring, I find eye shadow sticks to be a quick and simple to give that slight wash of colour on the lids. The stick pictured is by a European brand 3ina in a mauve toned grey.

I hope you enjoyed my spring time essentials. What are yours?

Thank you for reading <3

Garnier's micellar face gel wash

If you're a big fan of the renowned Garnier micellar water, then you could relate to my excitement when I saw the matching gel wash on the shelves in Boots. I can't say it fully lives up to the love I have for micellar water, however it's an incredible face wash. It's able to remove light makeup, cleanse the skin and leaves your skin feeling refreshed. The gentle consistency and no scent feature is ideal for those with sensitive skin. Find out a more information with my latest review.

Revlon colour stay foundation in 110 Ivory

I'm one of those girls who stick to what they know and love when it comes to base makeup products. As I've heard many bloggers and vloggers hype about this foundation, I wanted to try the Revlon colour stay out for myself. I fell in love with it on the first use. They have two different formulation options, one for dry skin and the other for combination/oily skin that I chose which suits me perfectly. There's so many reasons why I love this foundation. The light-medium, buildable coverage is ideal for day-day use and if you'd like something more heavy duty for an evening out. Its consistency is very creamy, sits on the skin well and has a natural, dewy finish. With a primer, the lasting power is seamless, staying all day long and I couldn't fault the wide colour range. I'd 100% recommend if you're on the hunt for a new foundation.

Kiko Cosmetics Enigma lipstick in 03

I have a big admiration for Kiko's products, everything I've tried from their brand are always top quality for an affordable price. This lipstick is no exception. I'm seriously impressed with the packaging even if slightly bulky as I love the magnetic effect on how it closes. I'd describe the shade as a toned down berry with a glossy finish. I'm not usually a big fan of lipsticks that aren't matte, however, the sheen wash over the top makes it the ideal everyday lipstick. The consistency is incredibly creamy and feels like a thick lip balm once applied which through wear, leaves the lips feeling moisturised. Its lasting power isn't as impressive given the glossy formulation, however the quality and shade have won my heart. 

Max Factor miracle touch creamy blush

Similar to base products like primers and foundations, I tend to stick to the same blushers. However, there was a sale on Max Factor so I couldn't resist picking a new one up. I remember these blushers being hyped a few years back in the beauty world but never jumped on the band wagon until now. With the tiny compact easy for travelling and intense pigmentation, I couldn't fault this blush. The shade 'soft murano' is a warm pink, slightly red toned colour which easily blends onto the skin. As its a cream blush, there's no need for a brush as your fingers will give a more even finish.

Argan oil lip balm

With the cold day of February, dry lips were bound to be on the horizon. This little pot of argan oil lip balm did the trick with even my driest and cracked lips. It helped soothed and moisturise them until my lips were back into their normal state.

I hope you enjoyed my February favourites. Which products have you been loving last month?

Thank you for reading <3

Sephora shadow stick:

To begin and ensure my eye make up lasts the entire day, I applied Sephora shadow stick in 'Kaki'. As it's in a pencil shape, you can easily draw it on and blend out with your fingers. I like to take the stick all over the lid and into the crease, blending it out to achieve an ultra shimmery, khaki base. The consistency is incredibly creamy and a dream to blend onto the eyes. It's highly pigmented and densely packed with shimmer, ideal to use in the festive season for a top notch glittery eye.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette:

For more intensity and to darken the look further, I packed on shade 'Gilded Ganache' all over the lid, a dark and olive coloured shimmery shade. Then for extra smokiness, blended out the shade 'Triple Fudge', a matte, khaki colour on the outer corner and under my bottom lash line. To finish, I applied shade 'White chocolate' on the inner third of my eye, for a brightening effect.

Lips:

Since the eyes were quite intense, I toned down the look slightly with a nude lip, Nyx matte lip cream in 'Cannes'.

I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy eye makeup look. What's your go to festive makeup?

Thank you for reading <3

Face sheet masks - I picked up two face masks, the Avocado, for nourishing/repairing skin and the pomegranate which helps tackle fatigue. As they were for different purposes and scents, it gave me a chance to see how both worked. Initially, putting on the mask I was a bit taken aback. I typically use your generic face mask, that's applied, left onto the skin and washed off, never a sheet one so a new experience for me. I pulled it out from the packaging, took of the excess layer and placed onto my skin, which felt a bit strange at first. Once settled, I got used to the soft and wet texture, allowing the product to sink into my skin and allowed myself to unwind. I left it on for the recommended 15 minutes and after peeling it off, my skin felt like I'd revealed a new layer. It was soft, moisturised and revitalised. The avocado scent for me personally smelt a lot better than the pomegranate which lingered much more.

Eye mask - As I got on quite well with the face mask after the initial new experience, I couldn't wait to give the eye mask a go. These were a bit trickier to put on as my eye area wasn't large enough for the design so I had excess mask that I ended up folding over. Despite this, once on and left to sink into my skin, the eye masks felt like a refreshing dream. The gentle texture of the material and soothing product were the perfect blend to awaken my under eyes. I can't wait to give more of these a go in various scents! (Hurry up and come to the UK Sephora.)

Shadow sticks - A product I love trying out are eye shadow sticks, to test new colours, consistencies and how long it stays under shadows. I have two different shades, the champagne colour, ideal for an everyday look and a khaki colour, something unusual to vamp up the eye look on an evening out. The creaminess of these sticks is unreal, they draw on and blend seamlessly. Pigmentation is slightly toned down to the product on the tube, yet still intense enough to wear as just that on its own. The wearing power is great, I'll pop it on in the morning and it'll last throughout my working day with minor creasing, pretty fab considering I have quite oily eye lids. The champagne colour holds golden and nude tones running through mixed with a lot of shimmer, making it an ideal base for an easy, day to day look. I like the khaki as it's not too vampy and dark, yet more like an olive toned, emerald green which can easily be smoked up with some black shadow. To sum it up, they're incredible. I can't wait to try out more shades!

Now I've tried out their shadow sticks and face masks, I'd love to give all the other products a go. Sephora has certainly impressed me, I wish there was one right on my doorstep!

I hope you enjoyed this overlook at a few of Sephora's products. What's your favourite item of theirs?

Thank you for reading <3