Friday wishlist- foundations

Hi everyone!

Happy Friday! :) Most of you liked the idea of Friday wishlists and I love preparing this type of posts, so here is a new one, this time it is my foundation wishlist :)

I mentioned many times that I usually stick to my Holy Grail - Lancome Teint Miracle, which stops me from buying new high end foundations.

I really want to try all the ones I included in this post, especially the Clarins Skin Illusion in both liquid and powder form. I have seen some rave reviews and I am tempted to buy them

The reason why I am thinking about all these products, is the fact that I read blogs and beauty magazines, but to be honest, I have enough foundations to last me for a couple for years!

Anyway :) Here is the list with links and prices.

1. YSL Touche Eclat £28.00 link

2. Estee Lauder Double Wear £27.50 link

3. Lancome Teint Idole Ultra £27.00 link

4. Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Radiance £24.00 link

5. Clarins Skin Illusion Loose Powder Foundation £28.00 link

If you tried any of the above, I would like to hear what  you think.

Oh, and I know that I don't say it often enough, but I really appreciate all your comments and I love talking to you on Twitter and reply to your emails, so feel free to contact me if there is anything I can help you with :) Twitter is the best way to talk to me, as I always reply the same day. My twitter name is @TheBlackPearlB

Sandra xo

My lipstick collection- with swatches of all colours :)

Hi everyone!

Remember when I asked on twitter what post I should prepare at the weekend?  Well... Most of you said- lipstick collection, so here it is :) It took me ages to prepare it, but it was worth it. I am glad I did it, as some of my lipsticks were old, so I binned them and I only kept the ones I can still use - a total of 36 lipsticks (I think). I actually thought that the number will be higher, but I think that under 50 is a reasonable amount :)
I could probably live with just 10, but let's face it- I love makeup too much :)

I picked my favourite shades and I reviewed most of them already so I will link all the reviews just in case you want to have a look. Most of the shades are recent purchases, like the AMAZING YSL Rouge Volupte in Sensual Silk. I adore this shade- it is the perfect nude/beige, very hydrating and creamy and I will be reviewing it soon. The next one is the beautiful Vegas Volt by MAC and you can find the full review here.

MAC Fanfare was my first ever lipstick- a giveaway prize from Kimmi (thank you lovely!) review here. The Lancome lipstick is my most worn colour and I will probably need a new one soon. If you would like me to review it, let me know :) Clarins Joli Rouge in shade 710 is my recent bargain purchase- it was £3.99. It is gorgeous!

The Lily Lolo lipsticks are amazing- I got one as a sample and ordered another shade the same day, because I fell in love with the formula. You can find my review here. Next, we have L'Occitane Pivoine Delicate (review here). It is a perfect sheer peachy shade.

I also love MUA lipsticks and shades 15 and 16 are my favorites. I wasn't in love with the first one at the beginning, but I kept reaching for it and I really like it now :) Review of shade 15 here. Another new addition to my collection I seriously love is the Youngblood lipstick in shade Tangelo- it is a gorgeous orange colour, creamy and moisturising. You can see how it looks like on the lips here. The last one in my favourites is the DuWop Private Red lipstick and you can read the full review here.

THE REST:

Trying to take photos with a very nosy toddler around isn't easy :)

I am wearing a ribbon necklace from www.oasap.com

I hope you enjoyed this post :) xo

Autumn picks: MUA Lip Boom- It's a situation

MUA Lip Boom It's a situation* £3.00 link

I always loved deep burgundy lipsticks, so I was very happy to receive the Lip Boom with my MUA order a couple of weeks ago. My order  was very, very late due to some items being out of stock and a high demand, so I got a couple of products to compensate for the delay.

"It's a situation" is a very dark and warm burgundy shade, very creamy and very pigmented.

I like the way it feels on the lips and it stays put for 3-4 hours.

I am not a fan of  lipglosses anymore, but if you want to add a bit if shine this duo is perfect.

I wonder if MUA does the same shade in their £1 lipstick line?

Neve Cosmetics Blushissimi Blusher and Contour Palette review

NEVE Cosmetics Blushissimi Blusher Palette* 10x3g £21.99 link

"The Blushissimi palette from Neve Cosmetics contains 10 blusher, bronzer and highlighter shades. Vitamin enriched shades created to define, enhance and give a healthy and fresh face. The velvety texture gives a high colour pay off, and may be used wet or dry. Each individual pan can be removed and repositioned as the palette is magnetic.  Refills are also available."

No silicones, glycerin, parabens or petrolatum.  Formula wet & dry, maximum versatility.  Non-comedogenic. Cruelty free, tested on makeup artists, not on animals. 

I am always on the lookout for new blushers and bronzers and the Neve palette contains everything I need to add contour and a little bit of colour to my face.  I adore all the blusher and bronzer shades and the highlighter is lovely and creamy.

The packaging is simple, yet beautiful. The case is sturdy and the closure is very secure. You can also move all the shades if you wish, as the palette is magnetic. It is a great feature, because if you run out of a shade you can buy a refill for £3.95 here and replace it :)

The consistency of most blushers is powdery, but I don't mind that at all, as the colour payoff is great and looks really natural at the same time. It is a good thing for me, as I usually go crazy with blushers and end up looking like a clown  :) haha

The bronzers have a lovely, soft texture and the highligther is creamy and looks lovely on top of the cheekbones, nose and temples.

You will definitely see this palette used in many of my FOTD post in the future, as I have been reaching for it nearly every day. It is a little gem in my collection.

You can buy it from www.beautychamber.co.uk  

here

Ingredients: Talc, Mica, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, capryl glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate. May Contain (+ / -): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77510, CI 45410, CI 77007, CI 75470, Tin oxide.

Jam - Raspberry Pink Satin

Emoticon - Hot Pink Opaque 

Sunset - Warm Peach Matt 

Lotus - Pink Flamingo Matt 

Starfish - Rich Coral Pink Gold Satin

Bikini - Bronze Pink Satin 

Passion Fruit - Bronzer Pink Beige Undertone Satin. 

Chocoholic - Bronzer Earthy Brown

California - Bronzer Pink Biscuit Satin

Plastic - Cream Highlighter Satin

I used the California bronzer and Sunset blusher on my cheeks and the highlighter on the top of my cheekbones and nose. On my lips- Younglblood Tangelo lipstick

NOTD: Revlon Fast Dry Enamel 865 Sterling

Another lazy Sunday.... NOT! I will have a busy day, as I need to do quite a lot of cleaning... :/

Here is a quick NOTD post with one of the shades from Revlon's Shanghai collection.

It is a lovely metallic silver- 865 Sterling*, similar to the one I have from Barry M.

I swatched more colours from the  Shanghai collection here if you want to have a look.

Have a lovely Sunday xo