My lips but better!

We've all got one. That lipstick that is practically our natural lip colour. The kind that we can re-apply without a mirror because they're that similar. Here are my three 'natural' lipsticks that I constantly use and gravitate towards! (Side note: my natural lip colour is quite dark and quite pink, so these are also what I consider my 'nude' lipstick colours. Also, remember your natural lip colour will more than likely be different to mine, but check these shades out if you're looking for some amazing pink lipsticks!)

1. YSL Rouge Volupte' Shine- #09: Nude in Private

Definitely quite a splurge and in the moment purchase I made one day after a long shift at work, but definitely one of my favorite lipsticks. Most beauty bloggers are constantly obsessing over most of the YSL lipsticks and I'm so glad I was persuaded to buy one! The shade I have is a perfect match for my natural lip colour, with a little more pink that adds a lovely shine to my lips. These are also very long lasting and I personally think they are worth the hefty price tag!

2. Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick- #103

I have repurchased this lipstick time and time again. Another beauty blogger favourite, these lipsticks are incredibly matte and very long lasting yet they also smell delicious! Shade #103 is basically the matte version of the YSL lipstick I mentioned earlier. This lipstick is also incredibly affordable, so if you're not too sure about lipstick or haven't really tried anything before, I'd give any of the shades from this range a go!

3. M.A.C Lipstick- Pink Plaid

I'll admit that I'm late to the Mac bandwagon, but better late than never right? I only recently bought this shade after trying out Ruby Woo (which I LOVE by the way) and I'm so impressed. This shade is slightly lighter than the Rimmel and YSL lipsticks, but it is still within my natural lip shade (if that makes any sense at all?). This lipstick is quite affordable if you're willing to spend a little on a decent lipstick and is very, very long lasting. The perfect lipstick to wear to uni when you can't be bothered to re-apply all day long! 

What are your favourite MLBB (my lips but better) lipsticks? I would love to know! Leave a comment below. 

Thank you for reading,

 Love Maddie xoxo

Everyday Normalities

I've been asked by a few people on various social networking sites about what products I use for my 'everyday' makeup so I thought I would share them on here with all of you lovely people. I've added links for all the products that are available to buy so you can have a look at them for yourself. 

1. I always start with moisturiser. I personally like to use the Clinique Dramatically Different moisturising lotion for very dry to dry combination skin. Depending on what I'm doing for the day I will also use the Clinique City Block Sheer SPF 25.

2. If I want my makeup to last all day I then use a primer. I'm currently using the Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer, which is incredibly light weight and wonderful for sensitive skin. 

3. The next step for me is foundation. I'm currently using the Estèe Lauder Double Wear Light foundation in the shade 'Intensity 1.0'. As the name would suggest, this foundation is very light and has not irritated my sensitive skin. Another foundation I previously used was the Clinique Anti-Blemish solutions foundation which was amazing but there is not as many different shades to choose from.

4. I then like to cover up those lovely under eye circles using the Maybelline Fit Me concealer in the shade Fair. If I have any spots or redness I like to cover those up with the Clinique Anti Blemish solutions Clearing Concealer. 

5. I then powder my face with the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder and add a little colour back into my face with the NARS Final Cut Blush in the shade 'Sex Fantasy' which is no longer available as it was from a limited edition collection (sorry about that guys!). Another Blush I love to use that is still available is the Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in the shade Candy Glow.

6. If I can be bothered (which is very rarely) I will fill in my brows with any regular matte brown eyeshadow and the Real Techniques Brow Brush.

7. I always mix up my eye-makeup slightly but I nearly always start with either a Primer (the Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer is spectacular!) or I start with a cream eyeshadow all over the lid (the Maybelline Colour Tattoo in the shade #70 'Barley Branded' is currently my favourite). 

8. I then use my fingers to place Stilas 'Kitten' eyeshadow all over the lid before using a regular eye-shadow brush to use the shade 'Bliss' (also from Stila) in my crease. 

9. Finally moving onto eyeliner and mascara. I like to use the Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner pencil in the shade #071- Pure White in my water line and the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner in the shade brown to create (or attempt to create) a small cat-eye eyeliner shape. I then apply a coat or two of the Eyeko Fat Brush Mascara. 

10. Last but not least I choose a lipstick for the day. On an everyday basis I like to wear a bright/bold lip and I will usually use either Lime Crime's Velvetines in Red Velvet or Pink Velvet (depending on what I'm wearing). If I want something a bit more 'nude' or 'natural' I will go for a light pink shade. I'm currently loving the YSL Rouge Voluptè Shine in the shade #09- Nude in Private. 

I hope that helped some of you with the questions you've been asking! If you want some more information on one of the products I use just comment below and I will get back to you right away! 

Thank you for reading!

Love, Maddie xoxo