Elle’s Picks
Since discovering this concealer
on a trip to Ulta in 2013 I am unable to do without it as part of my daily make
up routine. As your eye area ages the
last thing you need is a thick under eye concealer that gathers in fine lines
and makes you look tired and older. That’s why I love this concealer. The
formula is nice a light and it never creases or looks cakey on me. I know that
some reviewers are not a fan of the sponge applicator but I rather like it as
it helps the product to glide on easily and gives just the right amount of
coverage. It is a daily make up must have for me!
I literally could talk for days
about mascara! I am on a seemingly endless quest for the perfect mascara for my
(short stubby) lashes. However while my search continues I am (almost)
satisfied by the Max Factor Masterpiece. It has to be waterproof and it has to
be black. The brush is not too thick and it disperses just the right amount of
product. The product is a good consistency in that it is not too wet a formula
and being waterproof it really holds a curl once I have used my Shu Eemura
eyelash curlers (another holy grail product…) I recently purchased the Max
Factor Masterpiece HD Waterproof to try and I will report back to you on how it
compares to the original.
My addiction to lip balm is a
joke in our family and I can safely say that in over 20 years my lips have never
been free from some kind of lip balm, lipstick or lip product! My obsession
with Lanolips is such that I actually have two on the go at any one time. I
keep one on my bedside table and one in the living room next to my chair so
that I have quick and easy access at all times! Lanolips is an Australian
product with 100% pure Ultra Medical Grade Lanolin. It is a natural substance
taken from freshly shorn sheep’s wool. That may sound weird but believe me, it
makes for a wonderful product that melts onto your lips and keeps them hydrated
for hours. Its great for those no make up days and it makes a fantastic travel
companion, especially if you are flying long haul.
Mimi’s Picks
It's hard to believe that until a year or so ago I didn't
even touch my brows!!!!! Now I can't leave the house without them preened! I am
a sucker for hype so even though I was a brow virgin I thought I would give it
a go. I have never looked back! I have tried all the "dupes" and
honestly, nothing comes close to this product. I log straight onto Cult Beauty
whenever I hear the dreaded winding click!!!! I love how easy this is to use,
just twist up the pencil, use a light hand and brush out with the spool end. The best part of this product is it does not move. EVER! I purchased
this in Sephora whilst in Orlando and it's safe to say that if the brows can't
be defeated by 100 degree heat they can tackle anything!
I bought this highlighter on a whim years ago when they
released it as part of the Hayley Williams collection and it is still going
strong. This is a beautiful soft icy highlighter which is often hard to find
without looking chalky or glittery. Unlike my other favourite (MAC Soft and
Gentle) this highlighter really can be worn any day and with any look. Try a
quick sweep for a subtle glow or pack it on for an ultra glowy look! If this
ever does run out (I've had it 2 years and there's barely a dent) I would be
running to MAC to repurchase!
This was a hand me down from Elle who bought it and wasn't
so keen. However, as someone with perpetually sad, chapped lips this is exactly
what I crave. I mainly use this at night before I go to bed and in the morning just
before I put my make up on. It is so thick and soothing on the lips and works
great under lipstick. It has a very unusual scent almost like oranges which I
love. This really helps me out if I want to wear a bold lip. I scrub my lips using
the Lush lip scrub, lather this on and I’m good to go!
What are your ‘Holy Grail’ products? We’d love to hear from
you!
