2 NEW MAC EYESHADOWS

Eyeshadows are my weakness and when it comes to my makeup collection I own quite a few. Although, that didn't stop me ordering two new eyeshadows a couple of weeks ago when MAC were having 20% off online. I have been collecting eyeshadows for my 15 pan palette for what seems like forever and I was down to my last four spaces to fill. I decided to buy two eyeshadows online with the discount and then treat myself to the final two when I'm in store and have all of the gorgeous shades in front of me.  

3 BRANDS I WANT TO TRY MORE FROM

Whilst having a little sort out of my makeup collection, I realised that there are a lot of brands that I still haven't tried any products from. I read reviews on a daily basis of amazing products that I would like to try but I never seem to get round to purchasing them. Here are a few products from 3 brands that I would like to try more from. 

5 TOP TIPS FOR THE BEST AT HOME MANICURE

I love doing my nails and always have. There was once a time when I used to own a huge box of inexpensive nail polishes and would carry them round to my friends houses and give them mani's and pedi's.  

MY CURRENT FAVOURITE PRODUCTS

Seeing as I've been absent recently, I thought I'd kick off regularly posting again by writing about three of my current favourite products. 

BOURJOIS HEALTHY MIX FOUNDATION, CONCEALER AND POWDER

I have wanted to try the Bourjois Healthy Mix range for years and after reading and watching countless reviews I have finally bought the foundation, concealer and also the Healthy Balance powder to try too. It was about time I tried something new. 

TOO FACED NATURAL LOVE PALETTE REVIEW

Too Faced Natural Love Palette-£52

Too Faced are known for their amazing products with cute packaging and this palette is no exception. Firstly, it screams Spring as it is covered in little rabbits, butterflies and flowers, some of which are embossed in velvet. I love it, it's pretty, girly and appeals to anyone.

LET'S TALK ABOUT... CONCEALER

Today we are talking concealer and I have not one, not two but three favourites to share. They're all available at Boots or Superdrug which makes them affordable and easy to get hold of if you live in the UK.

NEW BEAUTY BUYS

Who doesn't love shopping? I certainly adore shopping and can happily spend hours swatching and looking at new products and clothes. I've been pretty good until recently and haven't spent my pennies but a trip to London caused a blow out and that calls for a haul post right? 

A FEW FAVOURITES FROM MAC COSMETICS

MAC has to be one of my all time favourite makeup brands. Although it's slightly on the pricier side, the quality is great and many of their products are a firm favourite in my daily makeup routine and makeup collection. 

SUMMER BEAUTY EDIT

Although it has been Summer for a while, I have only just got round to writing this Summer's Beauty Edit. 

ROSE GOLD EDIT

I'm not sure about you, but I love rose gold and copper. I have filled my room with rose gold fairy lights, jewellery and spray painted some old pencil pots rose gold last summer. I even bought a copper lamp last weekend, can you tell I'm slightly obsessed? 

BEAUTY LOVES: MAY

May. You haven't been my favourite month of the year so far due to exams, but you were okay. Surprise, surprise, I haven't written a monthly favourites post in a while and it's because I am a creature of habit and only usually stick with the same products in my routine. However, there are a few notable mentions...

CONTOURING EDIT

Contouring may not be the newest trend on the block, but it is still as big as ever in the beauty community. Although I was scared to contour at first, I am finally getting to grips with it. I have found a technique that works for me and doesn't give me the dreaded 'muddy line' (I don't think so anyway...). Recently I have been trying a few products that can be used for contouring which called for a contouring edit. 

SPRING BEAUTY EDIT

Cheers all round, Spring is finally upon us and hopefully it will bring lots more sunshine and better weather. I absolutely love this time of year, admiring the daffodils and the blossom on the trees, it's just beautiful. It's time to put away the berry tones for another year and dust off the corals from the backs of our drawers. My base products stay the same all year round but I like to switch up my eyeshadow, blush, lip products and nail polish shades. 

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: LANCÔME JUICY SHAKER

The latest buzz in the beauty bloggersphere has been caused by a new launch from Lancôme. They have created a range of 14 lip oils, varying in scent and colour which give a wash of colour to your lips. Known as the Juicy Shaker, the shade 252 Vanilla Pop* fell through my letterbox and I am in LOVE. 

NEW ADDITIONS: MY MAC PALETTE

There are three new additions to my MAC Pro-pan Eyeshadow palette. MAC eyeshadows are my current weakness and have been for some time. I love the pigmentation and formula of the eyeshadows and they are very easy to work with. When I last wrote a blogpost about my 15 pan palette, it was very popular, and now I only have 4 spaces left in the palette to fill, which is both exciting and daunting. The pro-pan refills are £10 each or £13 for a single eyeshadow.  

A PEEK INSIDE MY MAKEUP BAG

If I'm honest, I don't actually keep my make-up in a 'makeup bag'. Instead, my everyday essentials are kept in a little Muji container in the second draw of my Ikea Alex and then I choose any other products or switch them out from the top drawer. Anyway, for the purpose of this post, I have selected from my vast range of make-up bags, this pretty gold Accessorize one. The Muji container is just like a make-up bag but is much less glamourous. 

EVERYDAY MAC EYESHADOWS

As you will probably know by now, I love eyeshadows. I own way too many palettes, single eyeshadows and quads. Within my eyeshadow stash, which occupies about half of my make-up draws, I have my favourites, one of which are my MAC eyeshadows. I have almost filled my 15 pan palette but within it I have a few favourites which I can see myself re-purchasing for years to come. 

BEAUTY BLOGGER INSPIRED PURCHASES

I often rely on beauty bloggers for their reviews and swatches of a product that I'd like to try. I can browse for hours reading the thoughts of my favourite bloggers before I decide to take the plunge and try it. This usually happens when I'm looking into purchasing a high end make-up product because there is often pressure when you're at a make-up counter and it definitely pays off to have spent some time doing some research. 

MY 2015 BEAUTY FAVOURITES

2015 was a great year for Cupcakes and Candyfloss, we had over 24,000 page views, celebrated it's first birthday and shared many product reviews and tutorials. This year I have tried and tested lots of beauty products, some not so great, but most I have loved and a few have become part of my daily routine. 

The Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation* has to be my all time favourite foundation. The light weight formula makes it wearable for for everyday. It's my go-to foundation for a medium coverage that lasts really well on the skin and it can easily be built up in areas you need extra coverage. I have been wearing it everyday for sixth form over the past few months as I love it and it gives a subtle dewy finish to the skin. 

On the days I have been needing a little more coverage or when I have been filming, I have been using the L'Oreal Infallible Matte Foundation. This is a full coverage, matte foundation that feels lightweight on the skin. 

For the past year I've been following up my foundation by applying some of the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer on any blemishes or redness that the foundation hasn't covered. I saw on Twitter last week that Collection sells 6 tubes of this every minute in the UK and rightly so because it is a great full coverage concealer for the minimal price. 

The Soap and Glory Solar Powder is great for adding the colour and life back into your skin that you have lost from applying your foundation. I usually apply this with a duo-fibre brush in a three shape, along my temples, underneath my cheekbones and then along my jawline. 

The Maybelline Colour Tattoos are my all time favourite eyeshadow bases as they create a great base for any eyeshadow look. I can't do my eyeshadow without using them. I mostly reach for the shades 'Creamy Beige' and 'Creme De Rose' because they are neutral and add little or no shimmer to the lid. 'Creme De Rose' is a recent edition to my collection but as soon as I tried it, it became a favourite immediately. 

I love wearing eyeshadow but sometimes I don't have the time to be blending 3 different colours into the crease of my eye. On those days, I have been reaching for Mac 'All That Glitters' this is a gorgeous peachy champagne shimmer that looks amazing washed all over the lid and makes my blue eyes pop. You can see me using it in my fresh everyday makeup look here. 

I have been trying out lots of products from Billion Dollar Brows this year and a recent favourite of mine is their Mad About Brows Palette. This contains 4 eyebrow shades, blonde, light brown, taupe and raven-which is a black and also a sculpting wax. I have been applying the sculpting wax onto my brows for the past few months and then the blonde shade using a brow brush. I find this gives me natural and the sculpting wax keeps them in place all day and doesn't make your brows crunchy or waxy.

The Nars Blush 'Orgasm' has been giving a gorgeous glow to my cheeks since April. It's a pretty coral pink shade with golden glitter. Despite the horrible name, this is a wonderful blush shade and is one I reach for if not everyday. 

To add some shimmer to the tops of my cheekbones and the other high points of my face, I have been using the Mac 'Soft and Gentle' Mineralise Skin Finish. It has a very finely milled texture and adds a stunning sheen to your face. 

The Bourjois Colour Boost 'Proudly Naked' has been my favourite lip product without a doubt this year. You all know how scared I am of darker lip colours and therefore this pink-nude shade is just right for me. The formula is glossy, sheer and moisturising-everything I look for in an everyday lip product. 

What are some of your most used products in 2015? 

Lauren

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