Top 5 High End Products

After talking about my top 5 high street products I thought I would do the opposite and talk about my favourite high end products!

Charlotte Tilbury Cheek To Chic Blusher - First Love

I really didn't like this at first, I didn't think it was pigmented and I didn't understand the hype. However, now I do! This is hands down the most beautiful blusher and I can guarantee that every time I use it makes my makeup 100% better. I swish the outside and brush it along my cheek bones and then use the inner part on the apples of my cheeks. This is just so pretty and I'd love to own different shades.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette

Overall this is a palette that you just can't go wrong with. This has such a gorgeous and perfect mix off mattes and shimmers and because they're all warm toned they're right up my street. My favourite shades are salted caramel, amaretto, haute chocolate and cherry cordial. Its also my favourite because it smells (and also tastes) like chocolate!

MAC Blusher - Melba 

Another blush I'm completely in love with is Melba by MAC. Its such the perfect every day blush and a perfect mix of pink tones as well as peach. With it being soft enough for the day time I also like to use it for nights outs, cocktails and family meals. You can't go wrong with this and it looks gorgeous no matter what look your opting for or no matter what skin colour you may be.

Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation 

If you've been here for a while you'll know that my favourite foundation ever ever ever is the Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation. Every time I wear this so many people compliment me on how lovely it looks, how glowy and healthy I look and how great my skin is. Unfortunately this is super expensive so I'm savouring the last little bit.

MAC Lipsticks

These are my holy grail of lipsticks, the shade and formula range is just impeccable and there really is something for everyone. I've got various MAC lipstick posts on here but my favourites are as mentioned in this post here. I've pretty much got all the MAC lipsticks I want and I literally have enough to last me a life time. 

Paige, x

Forgotten Makeup Favourites

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

Once upon a time this was my favourite foundation and to be honest it probably still would be if I used the last of it and repurchased it. Sadly I have too many foundations in my collection and wanted to try something new. However with this being rereleased in different formulas I can't wait to try the matte and poreless version! 

Essence Eyeshadow Primer

If I don't use my MAC paint pot to prime my eyes this is what I'll use. However I use my MAC one daily so hence why this has been forgotten about. I really need to use it more so that my MAC one doesn't run out as this is a cheaper alternative.

Revlon Lipglosses

You can read my full review of these here but if your looking for a gloss these are gorgeous. They're non sticky and super pigmented and honestly I don't know why I don't use these more. If you follow me on snapchat (thefashionwayx) then you'll know last week I teamed this up with MAC's Yash to create my own 'Kylie' gloss. 

Too Faced Melted Lipstick 

This is only a sample size but never the less I really loved this at one point! As you can see from the swatch is a beautiful orange based nude, quite similar to Velvet Teddy.

Smashbox Cream Shadow

This was my first ever purchase from Smashbox and other than a lipstick is the only product I own from them. This gorgeous cream shaddow is a beautiful Champagne pink colour and is just dreamy. I really like this but I just know I won't use this again just because cream shadows aren't my thing. Im currently selling some bits on my depop (@paigeallan0) and am thinking of listing this so let me know what you think! 

Just look how pretty these swatches are!

Paige, x

Beauty Products I'd Repurchase

Revlon Colorstay Foundation 

This is my holy grail go to foundation. If you get oily this is your best friend! It looks so flawless and really does keep me matte throughout the day. I absolutely love that this is my perfect match and with the drugstore price I couldn't not repurchase it.

LA Girl Pro Conceal Concealer

This was one of my first and most popular Cheap Treat Tuesday posts which I no longer do. This is such a good budget concealer and teamed with the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer this is a duo not to be missed. Its so light and creamy but also hydrating, hence the mixture with the Collection one. You can pick this up for less than £3 so I really need to get round and order another one!

MAC Velvet Teddy/ Half N Half Lipstick

These are two of my all time favourite lipsticks. They are literally fool proof and can be worn day to day or for more fancier occasions. Both of them are nudes too so can be paired with any eye combination or outfit. Every girl needs a matte nude and a glossy one! 

Freedom Brow Pomade

If you love the ABH brow pomade you need this in your life. This literally has lasted me so long and hasn't dried out, plus its actually the best out of the two! With this only being around £5 I don't even need to hesitate when mine runs out.

Makeup Revolution Radiant Lights 

You will have seen this product mentioned before on my channel and I literally haven't been able to put it down since it arrived. If your into 'holographic' style highlighters these are the ones for you. They are so pigmented its ridiculous and I know I'll repurchase these as I practically use them daily! 

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation 

This foundation is again a holy grail item in my collection. Like the name suggests this literally looks like skin and gives such a gorgeous finish. With all the added extras this has in which are actually beneficial I just feel like I want to scream about how great this actually is! When this runs out I can guarantee Debenhams will be expecting me. 

MAC Strobe Cream 

In all honestly this isn't a product that I use very often however I feel confident knowing that I have this in my collection. If I'm having a particularly dry skin day this is what I opt for so when I eventually do use this up I'll be picking it up again just maybe in a travel size version! 

Paige, x

Best of Base!

If you love makeup and applying it you 100% need to work on nailing that base. Here are all my favourite products and how they work in making me look flawless.

For Matte Skin:

When creating a matte base its important not to forget to hydrate the skin otherwise your just going to look flat whilst also encouraging those pesky dry patches. 

Hydrating Mist: I love this one from Poundland, it does the job and makes sure your skin in prepared and hydrated ready for makeup application.

Mattifying Primer: Considering you want that matte look its best to start with a matte primer. This is my favourite one as it really does lock in that oil throughout the day. I also find that with this I never need to top up my makeup. 

Mattifying Foundation: Along with the primer if you want your makeup to be matte you need to use a mattifying foundation. The one I've found that works the best while still looking absolutely flawless is the Revlon Colorstay foundation. This teams amazingly well with the primer too.

Setting Powder: To keep that oil at bay it always helps to set everything with a powder! My top ones include the setting powders from the NARS x Steven Klein palette and the Too Faced Cocoa Contour palette. 

Setting Spray: Every base needs to be set in place so for this I like to use the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray 

For Dewy Skin:

For a dewy base you also need to prime as well as set just to lock everything in place. 

Priming Mist: With mists there dewy and add luminosity as well as hydration to the skin to prepare it before any makeup is applied. I personally use MAC Fix + but heard that Makeup Revolution and Freedom do really good sprays. 

Pore Filling Primer: While using illuminating products they tend to fill in pores and accentuate them. To stop this its best to use a pore filling primer such as the Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser. 

Strobing/ Illuminating Cream: Finally you want to add that illumination back into the skin and my favourite product to do this with is the Sleek Illuminator in Morroco. 

Dewy/ Satin Foundation: To carry on that dewy look you'll need a foundation thats anything other than matte or demi matte. My favourites indlude: MAC Face + Body, Benefit Hello Flawless, Maybelline 24 Hour and L'oreal Cushion. 

Setting Spray: Again to finally set that all in place I use my MAC Fix +. 

Paige, x