Yes, it is time to show you the awesome new stuff I bought! I know I mentioned it a long time ago, but taking pictures took a lot longer than I originally thought! Enough chatting here are my most recent purchases...
1. Even though I am new to the blogging scene, I am also new to the beauty scene. This time last year, I didn't own black eye liner and wasn't even sure how to use it! It's safe to say that my knowledge of make up and beauty related products have developed rapidly. I decided that it was time to continue growing and exploring and thus I went to priceline and purchased a Rimmel eye liner, in Royal Blue 025. This is a beautiful colour will be demonstrated in an upcoming blog post. If you're after something with a 'smudger'...this doesn't have one, but other Rimmel eye liners do. It's very soft and easy to apply-so if you're afraid of hurting or tugging at your eye, try this brand. :)
As you know already, my camera doesn't take the best pictures, but I think it captured what it needed to, in this case.
2. I was in need of new mascara, and was happy with my old Maybelline mascara, so I decided to stick with the same brand. I have never owned a waterproof mascara, so I wanted to observe the difference. If you would like me to do a review, just let me know as I won't be providing one here.
Having said that, I would like to add that the wand of this mascara is rather interesting! This wand is particularly helpful and practical in terms of application.
3. This purchase is probably my favourite of them all! I finally have pigments! MAC pigments! Excited is clearly an understatement for what I felt when I purchased these items. I bought three colours, copper sparkle (on the left), full forge violet (middle) and melon (right). These colours are so rich, bright and beautiful and I know they will take a while to get through! Full forge violet is a matte colour, while the other two are shimmer pigments. I will upload a few different looks using the pigments and if you're unsure of how to use them, I can always do a tutorial-so let me know! :)
Full forge violet
Copper Sparkle
Melon 4. Last, but certainly not least is a perfume product! I rarely purchase new perfumes, but I thought it was time for a new one. It took a long time, but I finally decided on Lola, by Marc Jacobs. Before this perfume, I didn't have much of an idea of who he was. I know, I've probably been living under a rock my whole life but I did know that he is a designer. I had always been a fan of his other perfume, "daisy", but when smelling the scent, it reminded me of a friend (is that just me? haha) so I wanted to purchase something that different!
I then stumbled upon Lola! According to the Lola website (yes there is a whole website dedicated to this perfume!) the scent is described as: "sexy with a fun flirtatious wink. A warm floral bouquet with a signature note of luscious Fuschia Peony. Designed by Marc Jacobs as an over-the-top bouquet exploding from the bottle" ...and there is literally a bouquet of flowers exploding from the bottle. Although I have some trouble relating to "sexy with a fun flirtatious fun wink", I do see what the designer was hoping to achieve. It is quite floral, with an underlying musk that makes it unique from other fragrances.
For those who are interested...
Top notes: PINK PEPPERCORN, PEAR AND RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT
Heart notes: ROSE, FUSCHIA PEONY AND GERANIUM
Base notes: VANILLA, WARM TONKA BEAN AND CREAMY MUSK
As you can see, I not only purchased the 50 ml fragrance, but if you buy the gift pack you also receive the tiny "for your handbag" bottle and the 150 ml 'sensual body lotion'. (I sound like an advertisement...) I am yet to test out the body lotion but as I have sensitive skin, I am slightly concerned as I don't want to irritate my skin...hopefully there will be no dramas!
That is the end of my very first haul! I hope you enjoyed reading...I know I had a lot of fun buying the products and trying them all out! If there's is anything that you would like to see in particular (in relation to pigment use or more info on the fragrance) please let me know. :)
There is plenty more to come so stay tuned!
Melissa xox
Love this post! I haven't really used pigments before so I'd love a tutorial on them! Those mac colours are gorgeous! And also, do you use an eyeshadow primer at all? I hardly wear makeup but when I do my eyeshadow doesn't stay put and goes all creasy :( So i'd love to hear rec's for good primers if you know of any!
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I cannot wait to see you review/use the Melon pigment, looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteand I love Lola, such a nice fragrance. Marc Jacobs has a new Daisy out called Daisy Eau So Fresh, it's really nice you should sniff it out=)
emmabovary xx
Thanks for the comments girls! I have done some FOTD using the pigments so I can always do a tutorial with that!
ReplyDeleteCorrine: I use Mac paintpot as my primer. I just use it so my eyeshadow has something to stick on to and it makes it last longer. They are about $35 each...they look really small for what you pay but they really do last a long time. If you're not willing to spend lots of money, you can use liquid foundation...not as good as the really stuff obviously but still does the trick none the less. If you want an actual primer then try Urban Decay Primer Potion. I haven't tried it myself but I've heard it's really good. You can purchase that on ebay or on their website. There are plenty other brands I'm sure, so maybe if you're in Myer one day, go to the different counters and I'm sure some brands will have it! Hope that helps!
Emmabovary: I have tried the new Marc Jacobs perfume, it's so lovely! But I really couldn't go past Lola...it was the flower on the top that sold it for me haha. :P