H&M Haul: Beauty Edition

About 6 months ago the beloved H&M launched their first 500+ beauty and skin care range.
Consisting of all of your makeup bag essentials such a lippy, eyeliner, eyeshadows, brushes and the makeup bag itself! We saw the skin and hair care lines launch with beautiful minimalist packaging headlining products such as, dry shampoos and texture sprays. Alongside this an array of body lotions and potions to meet your every need. Last but certainly not least they introduced an extensive nail polish collection, with a wall of nail varnishes I could only dream about- colour coordinated perfection.

So, with the above in mind I would be crazy not to snap up a few pieces!
So far I've got 3 Colour Essence eye pencils , 1 perfume, (since photographing the products) 6 nail varnishes, 1 blush and an Iphone case...which I am well aware is completely off topic but loooook- it's so pretty and it's made with real pressed flowers!!!

Colour Essence Eye Pencils:

I've got 3 lovely colours, Raw Umber (brown), Come in Third (copper) and Wildlife (earthy green). 

These eyeliners are highly pigmented and have a shimmer through them. These can be used as eyeliner, a wash of colour over the lid or even swiped through the wet line. Their consistency is super creamy and butter-like but they set quickly so you've got to be fast with your application- especially if you're wanting to blend them out. I've loved using them in the wet line and smudged out to a soft focus through the lower lash line to add a flash of colour and depth to my eye look.

Nail Varnishes:

I bloomin' love H&M nail varnishes! Since taking these snaps as I said my collection had grown (this is the trouble with working in the city and having the ease to walk to any shop on my lunch break, its great but my purse sometimes tells me off for it). I have Olive Twist, the colour I am wearing in the above pictures, Beach Bunny, Copper Penny and Glitter.
So I got the glitter just before christmas and I pretty much wore it for the whole of December and January! It's a holographic glitter so even though its main colouring is gold the holographic pigments in it give it a disco ball/pearlescent effect and I had so many compliments when wearing! The copper is a metallic polish which means it applies with ease, 1 coat will totally surfice and it dries so much quicker, so if you need a quick lunch break fix up this style of polish should be your pick. The final colour Beach Babe is a beautiful pinky-coral colour it's spring summer all over which is why I brought it a few weeks ago to wear to a wedding this weekend.

Mandarin Gold Eau De Toilette- Limited Edition:
Okay, so I'm not going to go into great depth with this perfume as when I bought it I didn't realise I was buying a limited edition product and I always get frustrated when bloggers rave over limited editions products because if they're as good as they say they are they're not going to be sitting on the shelves for long! This is a lovely scent and I can honestly say it's different to anything I've ever smelt previously. Its very rich so you literally only need a light spritz. Fortunately, they do have lots of other lovely scents and they are the perfect handbag size a great price thats easy on your purse!

Powder Blush- Golden Peach:

These blushes pack a punch! They are pretty pigmented so you really don't need to load your brush with much to get the desired effect. This particular colour has gold flecks through it so it is basically a 2 in 1 as it acts as a highlight as well. I really like the packaging of this product, not necessarily the quality of the packaging as none of this makeup is pricey so I wouldn't expect anything to blow me away. However I  love the geometric shape of the packaging and the detail of the gold edging just adds a little bit of something to the overall look. These blushes come in a range of 16 colours so there is something for every skintone, next on my wish list is the colours Rosy Brown or Apricot as I think they'll add the perfect more bronzy tone to a summer makeup look. 

That brings me to the end of my haul and so far so good H&M, round of applause!

*Clapping hands emoji*

Have you got anything from H&M beauty I'm yet to try?

Any recommendations or keep clears?

Let me know in the comments below or catch up with me on Instagram.

That's all for now beauties,

Thanks for reading!

Mucho love,

Liv

♥

5 Lipsticks to take you into Spring

5 Lipsticks to take you into Spring 

Spring had 100% sprung in this last week and boy am I please about it! Less layers, lighter evening and new lipstick loves!
Here's a breakdown of 5 lipsticks to take you into Spring and get you ready for summer:

1) Estee Lauder, pure color in Fuchsia Fever , This lipstick is b-e-a-utiful, so wearable and even though I would say it is only semi long lasting and certainly requires maintenance throughout the day, especially re-touching after meals. It still ticks the boxes for a slightly deeper bright spring look! They're a highly pigmented lipstick, which give a medium to full buildable coverage and give a saturated colour application. They are formulated with Vitamins C & E, Shea Butter and Apricot Kernel for to rich hydration. 

2) NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo, NYX has been taking the lip world by storm these last few months. They created this range of soft matte lip creams, they have a velvet finish with a creamy and extremely lightweight finish. They're also scented which was an unexpected surprise! They're so so pigmented and this colour is a bright yet deep pinky-brown that would pretty much work with every skin tone in my opinion.

3) Mac Lipstick in Vegas Volt, this is an oldie and a goodie! Vegas Volt is a beautiful bright pop of coral orange. Its the amplified creme lipstick so it's not a totally matte, it looks to have a matte finish but doesn't have the longevity of a matte finish so again it requires definite retouching. It's a classic colour and can be applied to create a flush of sheer colour or can be built up for a fully pigmented pop coral lip. (I have to mention since writing this post I've found a drugstore dupe for this lip in the form of the bourjois edition velvets in the colour Honey Mood 16)

4) NYC Butter Gloss in Merengue. So when NYX named these lip butters they couldn't have got it more right!! On the lips these feel so indulgent, they leave a sheer to medium coverage and quite literally melt on your lips! This is quite a light maybe even a slightly barbie pink, but I like to wear it as a very sheer wash of colour. The Butter Gloss range has 12 shades and they're all beautiful.

5) Bourjois Rouge Velvet Edition in Peach Club...so if you're a regular reader here you'll already know I'm a huge fan of the rouge velvet edition lipsticks. They are so in budget at £8.99 and they are so long lasting, this colour is a bright peach, it's highly pigmented and only needs minimal maintenance. It seems they're constantly extending there colour range too, they've got a huge selection of bold pinks, reds and deep plums. Alongside a various combinations of nudes for most skin tones and as shown here a few coraly pops of peachy beachy loveliness!

Swatches from top to bottom, Vegas Volt, Fuchsia Fever, Peach Club, San Paulo & Merengue. 

The rings I am wearing in the above snap were sent to me by the lovely Smashglam team, simple gold collection of rings some midi some normal. They're not the highest of quality but they aren't hugely pricey so you get what you pay for but for statement jewellery which is fashion forward they are the perfect pick. Check out Smashglam on insta here. They do a mixture of accessories including handbags, necklaces and earrings of which I have a few and you'll catch me wearing them on insta here. 

I couldn't not add a little snap of Blu, she was chilling out while I was taking these pictures and she just looked so cuteee!

Have you got any recommendations for the perfect spring lip?

Let me know in the comments or on insta I'm always on the lookout for buys?!

That's all for now beauties,

Thanks for reading!

Mucho Love,

Liv

♥

Mac: Burgundy Times Nine

Mac Burgundy Times Nine

How yummy is this eyeshadow pallet? For months now I've not been able to get enough of these burgundy, copper and brown nude tones whether that be on my eyes or lips. There is no two ways about it, this pallet is a firm favourite in my collection and it's here to stay or until I hit pan.

I can't help but admit that I've caught the Kylie Jenner bug and I will not apoligse for passing it on. 

This pallet is the perfect addition to my collection and I don't quite have anything like it. Of course I have lots of lovely nude pallets with a burgundy or mauve option but this is more of a semi-nude pallet. 

Image from Mac online (ps. there new website layout is heavenly)

You can create countless combinations of beautiful looks with this palette but the difference is, there is something more unique about the shades on offer. Whether you use Star Violet to add a pop of colour, or a dash of honey lust on the inner corners as highlight. This pallet will ensure you achieve something special to every look you create.

I created this look using Antiqued across most of my lid and blended into my lower lash line, I used Honey Lust to highlight the inner corners and lined my upper lash line using embark then pulled it all together with a swipe of brown pencil liner in the wetline and lashings of mascara. 

Simple, daytime smokey and eye-catching.

Have you used this pallet? I'd love to see the looks you create with it, tag me in your comments so I can find you on Instagram or twitter. 

Can you recommend any other pallets i'm missing out on? 

I'd love to hear your recommendations!

That's all for now beauties, 

Thanks for reading! 

Mucho Love,

Liv

♥

My Fav 5 Nude Lipsticks

January has been the month of the nude lip for me!!

I've really been loving a natural smokey golden eye and brownie-pinky nude lip so and I've come to realise I have 5 strong winners that are constantly in my handbag and never far from my lips!

These range from the likes high street Bourjois to luxury brands like Estee lauder.

1

First up on my fav's list is has been a big name in my makeup collection for at least a year and it's this Bourjois, Rouge Velvet Edition in Nude-ist, it's a lovely deep pinky nude, one of the deepest of the five but it is a very matte lip lacquer, which has real staying power. Dependent on the overall makeup look I would chose this lippy for a night out or a dinner date, purely for the ease of wear and lack of maintenance. It's a beaut, to be honest I love most of the colours from this range but this and the hot pepper shade are the two I've worn so much I've had to re-purchase which isn't a blow on the purse strings either being priced under £10 Barg! 

2

Next up on the list is this Estee Lauder dream, I got this for Christmas from Mr J. It is from the Makeup Artist Collection which is part of a perfume promotion which is currently an ongoing promotion, when you buy a specific perfume for £54 you can get £290 worth of makeup including this dreamy lip.
Also available in individually for £22 this Pure Colour Creme lipstick in Rose Tea is a very popular seller, you can see from the picture of me wearing it below it is definitely a brown toned nude. Personally I wouldn't say the name describes it well as on my lips I don't see much of a rosey pigment coming through but I can definitely see the tea aspect, cool, brownie nudes are a must have in my makeup bag and this was a welcome edition that is here to stay. 

3

This naughty Mac number is also a Christmas treat but from my ever so lovely sister. I saw Lily Pebbles wearing Mac Fast Play in her youtube video's and recommended it, so couldn't not put it on the wish list. This is reallllly similar to the Estee Lauder lip but I would say it's more pigmented and has a deeper brown untone through it. 

This the the amplified lipstick so it isn't matte but also isn't a creme or a balm, it has the coverage of a matte lipstick but unfortunately not the staying power. However on the pro side it doesn't leave your lips dry or flakey which if it was part of the matte range probably would. Finally it's bang on trend with the Kylie Jenner lip craze this is a perfect colour to add to any collection and luckily it's not constantly sold out like Velvet Teddy or Mare as Kylie hasn't said she wears it...Yet!

So get down to your nearest Mac counter and snap it up, i'm sure it won't be long until it's tagged her next insta upload.

4

On a cold day you want a nice nude lip but don't want your lips to chap in the bitter winter air this moisturising lip butter will be your makeup saviour! 

These Revlon Lip Butters are feel so luxurious and totally affordable!

This is the shade Sugar Plum, it 100% lives up to its name, it is a very plummy not sure that's a word? toned nude. I'm not sure if Revlon designed it to be a nude but as it is such a sheer coverage a few swipes creates a lovely nude. The plum pigment can be built up to create a more intense look but personally I love it as a more subtle nude and if you look back at previous posts you'll know I've been loving this range for a while. However if this shade is too 'plummy' for you then i'd also recommend the shade pink truffle it is less plum more brownie pink.

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Last but not least is this baby beauty from Tarte in Punch, this is a mini from a lip set I also got for Christmas from a clued up beauty bestie of mine. To put this one on my list is very naughty as it is a Christmas Edition however it's nearly Identical to their full sized version called Mauve Rose.

This lipstick is the closest to my natural lip colour, it's a 'your lips but better' kinda colour. Not too pink, not too brown just naked lip colour.

I love that this is a mini, mainly because it's so freaking cute but partly because it's so easy to apply. Again this is a similar finish to the Mac lip, its not matte or a creamy consistency but a lightweight barely there feel that doesn't make your lips dry out but it doesn't provide them with a moisturising protective layer like the Revlon butters do. Nevertheless I would say it's a happy medium, it doesn't cause any lip problems like cracking but doesn't prevent them either, no complaints from me and I love the final look it gives!!

I'd love to know you're reccommendations on nude lips, I'm always expanding my collection lightening my purse.

Thats all for now beauties, 

Thank you for reading!

Much Love,

Liv
♥

***Makeup Details:My eye makeup in the above shots I used Urban Decay Naked Smog all over the lid and a copper colour from Make up Academy Iconic eyes palette blended out under the lower lash line. Rimmel brown eyeliner in the wet line and tight lined, Soap and Glory Brow Archery in Brownie Points and Estee Lauder extreme sumptuous mascara.
As a base I used L'Oreal True Match foundation in N2, Collection lasting perfection concealer in 1, Rimmel Wake me up concealer in Ivory and set with Bourjois healthy balance powder in the lighter shade.

On my cheeks used, Bourjois chocolate bronzer in 52, H&M Pure blush in golden peach and Make up Academy undress your skin as a highlight. 

Thinking of Luxury Makeup? Think Charlotte Tilbury.

Charlotte Tilbury

 Makeup Artist to the stars, YouTuber,  Vogues No.1 and Makeup Revolutionist!

This beautiful, inspiring and empowering lady knows a thing or 10 about make up. 

Her makeup may be pricey but I can assure you it's worth it.

 Using the same makeup as the likes of Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Cara D and practically every other A list model and celebrity on the planet is a pretty cool thought...right? 

Charlotte is the master of the smokey eye and the inventor of the the powerful and alluring yet doable feline flick. She provides us detailed how to guides on her blog and YouTube channel, therefore there is nothing this lady isn't doing which you can't recreate and using the exact products used on the stars. 

This is her makeup revolution and she's inviting women and men all over the world to join her. 

Her makeup is raved about and recently I was lucky enough to receive a present from my best friend Vee, from Victoria Beauty for my birthday from CT's luxury collection of colour coded eyeshadows. 

Luxury Pallette, Fallen Angel 

Sorry I did use it before I photographed it, I just couldn't wait and was going to a party! 

From left to right- 1 Prime, 2 Enhance, 3 Pop, 4 Smoke

How beautifully are these eye shadows presented? The rose gold packaging gives the product such a luxurious feel. With Charlottes name engraved and the sparking, starry case just makes you want to show it off to everyone.

My thoughts on the Shadows:

• 1 Prime is a barely there glossy golden toned pink pearlescent colour, it is perfect as a base on the eye, highlight on the brow bone or inner conner of the eye or even as a highlight on the high of the cheekbone
• 2 Enhance is a cool toned antique silver it will literally compliment any eye colour and skin tone. It will work well with warm or cool toned colours being blended into it with ease. 
• 3 Pop is a Molten metallic bronzy colour, works well blended into the crease with enhance on the lid for an easy and wearable day look with a pop of colour. It will add a chic edge to any eye makeup look by making any eye instantly smokey
• 4 Smoke is a velvet jet black, it is everything you want in a black eyeshadow and blends perfectly. However, it does have a little bit too much fall out which is slightly messy but ensuing you tap off excess prior to application it isn't a problem

Charlotte also has a tutorial on how to do the perfect smokey eye on her website using this pallet just click here to watch. Or she has made an easy desk to disco image based tutorial...

This combination should lead to something like...

This... I an going to pretend I look like this.

(images are either my own or from the Charlotte Tilbury website)

Let me know if you have any of Charlotte's collection and your thoughts? 

What should I add to my already very long Wish list?

If you have this pallett, do you agree? 

I'd love to hear from you! 

Thats all of now Beauties,

Mucho Love, 

Liv 

♥

M.A.C Eye Shadows I Can't Live Without

M.A.C Eye shadows
A luxury product, especially in a pro pallet.

For those that haven't seen/got a pro pallet you buy the individuals and create your own favourite pallet. It is expensive as you buy the individual shadows, the pallet and the holder separately yet they're also so much fun to make and really for filling (for lack of a better word) when you finally fill one.

 I have a nearly filled my first pallet and from all the M.A.C eyeshadow quads/pallets I own I have narrowed my favourites down to 5 ...well 6 


The top 5 M.A.C eye shadows I can't live with out are:

• Patina - A Shimmered champagne/taupe/gold like colour with a pearlescent sheen to it in the sunlight. It is the perfect barely-there colour for a fresh faced look and my go to paired with a bright red lip.
• Woodwinked - My all time favourite and as you can guess it's the one that's hit pan and is in serious need of a repurchase hurry up payday!. Woodwinked goes with all looks it and blends like heaven on your eyelid. It requires minimum effort and provides maximum results. This colour is a warm toned bronzy antique gold shimmer and will pretty much enhance any eye colour. When blended it has a darker coppery/brunt tone to it which essentially acts as a natural crease shadow when applied all over the lid and blended. I haven't found a lip colour or skin tone that this doesn't work with. If it isn't in your makeup bag already you need to get yourself to M.A.C now! 
• Wedge - This is a matte colour which can act perfectly as a base to the above two colours to deepen and enhance them. However, Wedge is also brilliant in its own right. It is a lovely muted beige/taupe colour with M.A.C usual beautifully smooth formula it can be the perfect way to add depth to an eye with out going over board and without a shimmer. It is the perfect matte nude to compliment lighter and darker shadows whether that be as a base or used to create a natural shadow in the crease.
• Mulch - A shimmered redish brown, again blends perfectly for the ultimate deep smokey eye with an extra bit of bronzy loveliness. This colour is a warm toned brown with tiny pearlescent golden flecks which would compliment blue or green eyes in harmony. Even though it is a shimmer Mulch can be used to create shadows and applied all over the lid you can still achieve a wearable daytime look.
• Mystery - My favourite matte brown this is essentially a cooler plum/brown toned matte version of Mulch yet I would still consider it an essential in my makeup bag. This colour can compliment most neutral shades whether they are warm or cool toned with ease and for those dark haired beauties can be the perfect colour for your eyebrows with its ashy undertones it won't add any red/orange twinges that some pencils seem to give. This paired with Wedge in the centre of the lid and this on the outer corner  is my favourite combination for a matte smokey brown eye and can be easily vamped up or down for day - night use.

(Sable is also featured in above and below pictures as I love it so much! Nevertheless I think I could potentially survive without it so it didn't make the cut for the top 5 but it is still beautiful. See picture above and below of shadows in the pallet for reference)

Swatches left to right: Patina, Woodwinked, Wedge, Mulch & Mystery

Left to right Top to bottom: Sable, Mystery, Wedge, Mulch, Woodwinked, Patina

What would make the cut into your top five?
Any I'm missing out on?

Let me know your recommendations M.A.C or not on Instagram or Twitter @livrhmakeup.

Hope you've all had a lovely week/weekend!

Thats all for now beauties,

Thanks for reading!

Mucho Love,

Liv
♥

♥ Valentine's Day Out and Makeup Menu ♥

♥ Happy Weekend Love Birds ♥

How was your Valentines day? 

I spent mine eating, drinking and cuddling the cutest baby animals!!

YES BABY ANIMALS! 

So my Valentine's day started early on Friday evening as I had work this morning so couldn't really drink on Saturday. Annnyway, Mr J and I made a lovely 3 course meal.

I cooked the starter, Mr J cooked the main and I provided the pudding as it was his gift. 

Starter: Pan fried scallops in a garlic and herb butter on a spinach and rocket salad and drizzled in balsamic Glaze.  

Main course: Medium rare steak, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms and homemade garlic chips with a peppercorn sauce. It was amazing however, I was so excited to eat it I forgot to take a picture so apologies for my greediness (sorry)! 

Pudding: Valentine's cupcakes from my local patisserie, one chocolate and one vanilla. 

SERIOUSLY YUMMY!

Mr J was also very very lovely a brought me an Orchid plant. It's so beautiful and adds colour and life to our dining room. I've placed it in our vintage copper coal scuttle, which I think looks fab gorgeous.  

We then started real valentines day with more food my life doesn't revolve around food. I made porridge with maple syrup and blue berries.

Next on to my #MOTD

The above are the ingredients on the Makeup Menu for my Valentines day.

Product list:
- Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brûlée 
- Soap and Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil in Brownie Points
- Maybelline Dream Sun Bronzer 
- Mac individual eyeshadow in Mulch
- MaxFactor Extensions False Lash Effect Mascara 
- L'Oreal True Match Foundation in N3 Creamy/Beige 
- Estēe Lauder Pure Colour Blush in 25 The Siren 
(Hart drawn with Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Vampire Kiss)

I went for a simple smoked out golden brown eye and nude lip for the smooching, with a romantic flushed cheek, a sleek brow, with lashings of mascara to achieve the fluttery eye look! 


Once i was ready we then ventured out for the day to Wroxham Barns, it was a fab day full of CUTE animals and bottle feeding lambs!! ♥

PREPARE FOR CUTE OVERLOAD...........

Mr Baby Lamb loved the camera- I was trying to take a picture of Mr sleepy lamb behind him but i'm so glad he rocked this pose! 

Such a poser! 

I'M SO HAPPY! (hat from Primark, coat from h&m and Scarf from Zara)

Mr J was concentrating ♥

Shortly after this was taken I stroked his teeny head until he feel asleep- IT WAS MAGICAL!

Sorry for spamming you with an overload of pictures but I thought I would make up for the lack in last weeks post and also the animals were too cute not to put in!

What did you get up to this Val Day?

Thats all for now beauties,

Mucho Love,

Liv
♥

SS15 Makeup & Outfit Inspiration

Happy Sunday!! 

Well...ish, when I look out my window on the first Sunday of February I see drab, grey and very cold weather! With snow laying all over the country it's hard to believe that Spring/Summer is only around the corner! 

We will soon get to welcome back lighter evenings and longer days! Hooray!!

The thought that our legs and hands won't freeze in the walk from one shop to another is bliss.

Long music filled nights in back gardens with the barbecue going and drinks flowing, again BLISS. 

Yes SS15 is around the corner and we have some prepping to do the ensure we are ready! 

There the normal SS trends coming back in, more colours, less clothes & more fun. However there are some new trends that hit the catwalk back in September with regards to your makeup and your clothes. 

Here's a Low down on my favourite trends from 70's style to Hiker Chić...

HIKER CHIĆ

PRETTY METALLICS 

70's STYLE 

ALL DENIM

HIPPY FUN

I hope this has given everyone a little bit of inspiration for the upcoming season. I've loved creating these inspo boards and looks so I really hope you enjoy them! For me its time for homemade pizza and a movie night ahead of another busy week. 

What are you looking forward to in Spring/Summer?
Tag me if you recreate any of the clothes or makeup looks with the tag #LivSSinpsiration or just tag me on Twitter or Insta.

Thats all for now beauties!

Mucho Love,
 Liv
♥