Faux the Glow - Autograph Golden Rose Highlighter

Hey Guys!

I am all about highlighters! But since I have a very unhealthy relationship with Mac MSF in soft and gentle (repurchased about 5 times), its hard for other to compete. Marks and Spencer was probably the last place I'd expect to find such a luxurious highlighter like this. Who knew?

This Autograph highlighter is such a soft versatile powder which can be either worn sheer or built up with a heavy contour, allowing you to wear day or night.

Light reflecting pearls provide a subtle luminous sheen which is long wearing and suitable for face and body. This is in the colour Golden Rose, and its 10g of sexiness!! 

I think this colour may look slightly better on me when I've got a bit of a tan, so definitely a must have for summer.  Highlighters are available for £15 from M&S

 Any other highlighters I should try?

Liss xx

ROYALLY GOOD - BIRCHBOX APRIL 2015

Hi!

There's nothing better than coming home on a Friday night (after your first week at a new job) and finding your April Birchbox has been delivered! And I think this one is most certainly fit for royalty...

So this months Birchbox is a collaboration with british heritage magazine Tatler to give us all that royal treatment. Laura Mercier, Liz Earle and Korres... Eek!!! 

LAURA MERCIER EYE PENCIL IN "VIOLET"

I'm not gonna lie I was a bit disappointed that I didn't receive the foundation primer.. because we all know that is probably the most talked about and celebrated product in the whole Laura Mercier line. And we all know how expensive it can be! But nevertheless, I was a bit sceptical about wearing a violet/purple eyeliner, especially with having blue eyes, but the swatch on my hand looks beautiful, consistency is creamy and easy to apply so I'm excited to add a pop of colour as a funky alternative.

LOLA BARCELONA NAIL POLISH IN "BORN"

Created exclusively with Lola Barcelona for this month's box, this shimmery nude shade contains hints of lilac for a fresh wash of colour. It kind of reminds me a little of Nails Inc "Porchester Square" but a little more on the lilac side.

NUMBER 4 LUMIERE D'HIVER SUPER COMB PREP & PROTECT

This strengthening and de-tangling spritz spray will save the day when your hair needs that added bit of TLC. Thick haired girls will be with me, anything that helps with knots, dry split ends is always a winner!

LIZ EARLE CLEANSE AND POLISH 

You can never get too much of Liz! Award winning, beauty editor favourite and skincare front runner,  you know I will always recommend this little beauty! And having a sample size of 30ml means I can either spread my love for Liz or use for my upcoming travels.

KORRES BERGAMOT PEAR BODY MILK

From the cult natural beauty brand, a lightweight lotion enriched with nourishing almond oil and sea butter. This smells divine!

Beauty Bonus...

BEFINE WARMING CLAY MASK

Befine are a range of products inspired by food. Now I know what your thinking, food for the face? But this hearty self-heating mask contains powerful antioxidants like pomegranate to help detox the skin. I always a lover of masks so hopefully this will be god enough to eat! ( I know cringe at that pun)

IF YOUR INTERESTED IN SUBSCRIBING TO BIRCHBOX FOR £10 PER MONTH + P&P AND RECEIVE SOME GOODIES EVERY MONTH THEN JUST CLICK HERE!!

Liss xx

NARS ALL DAY LUMINOUS WEIGHTLESS FOUNDATION REVIEW

Guess who's back? Yes it's me! Apologies for the blogpost slacking in the past couple of months, but I'm back now.. and whats better to come back with then a new foundation review!

About 2 weeks ago, I went to Harvey Nic's Beauty Bazaar in Liverpool One. Now if you are a makeup fanatic, you need to get your butt in there ASAP! Luxury at its height!

Now I'll be honest before going in there, I've never owned any NARS products. I know *GASP*. I've heard about the infamous NARS Sheer Glow so I thought, lets go for it! Unfortunately, they didn't have my shade in the Sheer Glow, but the lovely makeup artist recommended the newly released foundation- NARS All Day Luminous Weightless in the shade Mont Blanc.

The make-up artist described the foundation as full, natural looking foundation, which is not heavy and can last up to 16 hours. I am all about long lasting foundation- but still having your skin looking fresh and natural. 

After buying the foundation I was so excited to come home and try applying it myself to see which technique works best. I am so used to using my real techniques buffing brush so I thought it would be perfect. NARS recommend to warm one pump in the palm of your hands and work into the skin in small sections. And trust me one to two pumps is more than enough.

I am not about applying foundation with fingers. I just don't like it- yuk! Best way for me- DAMP BEAUTY BLENDER! Amen!!! 

The texture is very thin, but highly pigmented. I love full coverage foundation and I didn't have to use any concealer, which is a win-win in my book!

Overall I really love this foundation, although its not as long lasting as I would like. I wouldn't recommend wearing  foundation for upto 16 hours, but I could get about roughly 5-6 hours before I would need to powder or reapply slightly. 

Liss xx