Nars 'Valparaiso' Matte Lipstick

As the name would suggest this lipstick is completely matte, something which is an essential for me with red lipstick. I'm not a massive fan of gloss, shimmer - definitely not frost in lipsticks, I think matte is classic and statement enough without being over the top. I also find that matte lipsticks, even though they still transfer they do so less than other finishes. I have a few matte red favourites already that include Elf's 'Red Carpet'...

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Asos Goodies

Nars 'Wicked Attraction' Gift SetBenefit 6 Piece Skin Care Sample SetNars Pure Matte Lipstick in 'Valparaiso'Figs & Rouge Organic Lip Balm - Rambling RoseLord & Berry Cream Foundation in 'Honey'Recently Asos had 25% off for Students. Not wanting to miss out on this, I posted a few desperate tweets and the lovely Claire (check out her blog, she's really talented!) offered to let me use hers. For some strange reason it wouldn't add...

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Mac 'Harmony' Review

Buy at: Mac, Debenhams.Price: £17.50I've never really understood how people could rate bronzer so highly. Sure, I own a few - I use them on occasion, but I'd never of said that bronzer would be a must have. I've tried a few with shimmer, some that were matte, cheap, high end but none ever wowed me. I quite enjoy Benefit's 'Hoola' and I'd probably consider re-purchasing but I don't find contouring an every day essential if I'm in a rush.Mac's...

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Recent Purchases.

I've just got a new editing program which I'm getting use to so here's the name's of the products I purchased in case you can't make them out from the photo's..Soap & Glory Flake Away - 3 for 2 in BootsSoap & Glory Glow Job - 3 for 2 in BootsSoap & Glory Righteous Body Butter - 3 for 2 in BootsSuperdrug Dry Shampoo for Brunette HairSchwarzkopf Got2B Guardian Angel Heat Defence SprayBoots Natural Collection Body Spray - StrawberryRimmel...

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Feelin' the love for Illamasqua

Illamasqua Powder Blush in 'Katie'£16.50 - 4.5g'soft candy pink, matte finish'TOP - swatch in natural light, BOTTOM - swatch with flashFor the longest time I'd been searching for the perfect shade of blush. I don't like anything that looks too intimidating in the pan and the shade I'd envisaged in my head was a gorgeous, pale pink that didn't seem to exist. That is until I discovered a swatch of 'Katie' on another blog and decided 'I need...

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Best of GlossyBox

HD Brow Kit - September 2011The ultimate brow kit. This has four, highly pigmented shades perfect for filling in brows! This was a full sized item that also comes with a small brush for when your on the go. Once used up, I'd definitely re-purchase.FAB Body Moisturiser - January 2012The First Aid Beauty Body Moisturiser contains no parabens, or nasty ingredients. This is a nice, light moisturiser that sinks easily in to the skin - it has...

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Late Night Haulin'

Bargains of the MonthRevlon Mineral Foundation, Revlon Creme Quad Eyeshadow, Revlon 3D Mascara, Revlon Glitter Varnish. All in a box set from TKMaxx, £6.99New CID Studio Glamour Compact Kit, £6.99 TKMaxxHe-Shi Facial Tanning Gel, £4.99 TKMaxxWow Brown Dark Tanning Liquid, £7.99I'd never really thought about looking in TKMaxx for cosmetics but after I spotted a few of the The Balm cosmetics on other blogs, found in TKmaxx, for bargain prices...

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