One Minute Makeup Reviews

August 21, 2016

 

Hello sweeties! As many of you know, I kinda sorta went OTT on the makeup purchases when i was in the states last month (see my makeup hauls here and here). I've been trying out a ton of the new makeup products recently, and I knew I had to share my thoughts on them with you. But for something a little different, I'm giving to-the-point, fast reviews of six different products. Let's see if I can manage post with slightly less ramble content than usual!





LAURA MERCIER TRANSLUCENT LOOSE SETTING POWDER - NZD $60-$70

This stuff is all kinds of amazing. It sets my face so well, I know if I put this on my makeup will well and truly stay put throughout the day. Pretty much makeup glue if you ask me! I'm obsessed with the finish too. Super matte isn't my favourite, but neither is super luminous - this powder is a happy medium finish for me.The smooth-ness quality of this product isalso insane, my skin looks and feels super soft when I apply this. Not gonna lie, this stuff was pricey but really it's worth the splurge. Not only does it possess the qualities of my perfect powder, it's multi-purpose because I use it to set my face and bake contour. 


HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING BLUSH - LUMINOUS FLUSH NZD $64

$64 for a blush?? Yes, I know that's pretty ridiculous. You're really paying $64 for some pink powder you put on you face. BUT IT'S STUNNING! I know the price is crazy, but it is a high end product, and it certainly delivers the quality factor. The most finely milled, multi-dimensional powder on the face of the earth (get it? haha I'm too funny). It sits so beautifully on the skin and is so glowy and beautiful it eliminates the use for a highlight. I'm so happy with the shade I chose, it combines the perfect amount of pigment with a lovely peachy pink with light gold reflects. Needless to say I love this blush! Apologies for makeup porn #sorrynotsorry 




BECCA SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR - MOONSTONE NZD $74

These highlighters really do deserve the hype they get! They're so pigmented and super reflective, so warning, don't buy this if you're not into those poppin' cheekbones. However, the intense shimmer isn't chunky glitter disco-ball face glitter, just a stunning shimmer. It has a beautiful formula that sits really nicely on the skin and blends beautifully. This packaging gets me everytime, it's so minimal and lovely. I pretty much love everything about this product! You can purchase these from Sephora NZ, but they're a lot cheaper on the site I linked on the product name. All the products are real and they have awesome sales!


URBAN DECAY ALL-NIGHTER SETTING SPRAY - 4oz NZD $50-$60 

Talk about life changing product! This setting spray is my new go to for setting sprays. Described as a "weightless setting spray that keeps makeup looking just-applied for up to 16 hours", it does just that. I can't say I've worn my makeup for 16 hours, but it certainly is weightless and certainly keeps my makeup on all day! This mist is so fine, it doesn't feel someone is squirting a water pistol in my face. The only issue is I'm using this product kinda sparingly because I'm so scared I'll use it up! Highly recommend.

 BENEFIT ROLLERLASH MASCARA - NZD $45


This product has massively upped my lash game. I love everything about this mascara. It's the perfect balance of separation and length, plus you can build it up if you're a clumpy lash-lover. The wand is such a great design, the shape means it clings to every single lash and applies product with ease. And this mascara looks so cute and retro on my makeup drawers - bonus! But although this is my favourite high end mascara I definitely think there are comparable drugstore options out there.


TOO FACED MELTED CHOCOLATE LIPSTICK - CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE NZD $32

This liquid lipstick has been my go-to lip colour for the past few weeks. I don't own anything else like it, it's a stunning brown toned nude that really suits my fair skin tone. The applicator is the perfect size and shape for neat application, and oh my gosh I literally have to restrain myself from eating this! IT SMELLS SO GOOD! I'm not joking, I physically have to withdraw myself it smells so decadent! The formula is so creamy and rich (Do my puns end?) and this liquid lipstick stays on all day/night, if you want to wear it for that long!





What's your favourite high end makeup product?


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