Anastasia Beverly Hills - Modern Renaissance Palette REVIEW

REVIEW: Urban Decay Ultimate Basics Palette

This palette has been ridiculously anticipated and rightly so, it is honestly beautiful. Being a huge fan of Urban Decay, and in particular their eyeshadow palettes (this may be the sixth one I own?) I was super keen to get my hands on this when I noticed it on the Urban Decay website.. much to my dismay it was sold out, but I signed up for an alert to get it once back in stock and it only took a week! 

REVIEW: MAC In Extreme Dimension Lash

MAC In Extreme Dimension Lash

I first came across this mascara back around Christmas 2014, my friend and I decided to stop by the MAC store on a day trip in London. Persuaded by the lovely sales assistant Elena, I ended up leaving the shop with more than I anticipated (as you do) and this mascara soon became a statement in my life, shocking as I'm usually more of a face/complexion obsessed girl, i've never really been too faded by what type of mascara I have, whether its cheap or expensive.

Blogmas Day Nine ~ The Everyday Brush Set

I was never really a huge brush fan until a year or so ago, I used to apply my foundation with my fingers (the thought of doing that now..) saying that though, I would obviously apply blush and eyeshadow with a brush, but it would be a cheapo one that wouldn't work in the slightest on my face.

When I became obsessed with the beauty blogging industry at the beginning of 2013, the first thing that caught my attention was the insane amount of brushes bloggers had, and until I bought and fell in love with them myself I never really understood the hype.

Blogmas Day Eight ~ My Face With Five Products Challenge

Five items. Five minutes.

I think this post could be aimed at beauty addicts who like to mix around their beauty regime and also may not have the time in the morning to apply an extensively full face of makeup (I.e would rather opt for a few extra minutes in bed) or you have only five minutes to get ready literally, and need a 'go-to' quick regime that won't let you leave the house looking naked on the face.

If you're in a rush, you want something that works, gives you coverage and doesn't take long..these five items are pretty much that. (Please note, you will not be getting the flawless, completely done up look some might desire) - but it works, it's quick and it's simple.

Firstly I start off with my base, instead of trying to fit in a foundation, I thought about maybe a good coverage concealer? NARS Creamy Concealer in Medium does wonders to my face, the coverage is great, it doesn't cake, and it can leave your face looking like you actually have foundation on. I would apply this using my Real Techniques Buffing Brush from the Core Collection 

Next I would curl my eyelashes using my NYX Eyelash Curler.. Curling your eyelashes makes such a difference to your eyes once mascara is applied, as mentioned in my brush collection post I used to never really understand the whole makeup tools hype, I never curled my eyelashes or applied makeup with brushes... Curling your eyelashes really does make that extra difference (just don't do it after you've applied mascara because you'll rip your lashes out) 

The fourth product would be Clinique Lash Power Mascara it's my current favourite mascara and it opens up your eyes and makes you look more awake.. 

The fifth would be something for my lips, something moisturising but pretty.. I opted for the Tarte Lip Shine in Smitten it's one of my more subtle lip products but because it's both glossy, moisturising and with a hint of colour I thought it would work well with my pulled back neutral & natural look. 

What would be your 5 products if you had to choose? 

Leave a comment!

  

The 'Make-Up Tag'

So as you may have already gathered, my blog is pretty much surrounded by makeup, skincare & beauty.. (although I do like to jazz it up a little and add something different) so naturally I was drawn to this tag.  If you know me well, you'll know that as much as I'm obsessed with makeup, I don't actually wear it as much as you would think.. Yes I go all out for nights out but who doesn't? If I'm at work or slothing around at home I'm generally bare faced, because you're reading this post you're probably just as nosey as me and want to know my 'general' makeup routine, habits & thoughts.. So here goes..

REVIEW: MAC 'Flat Out Fabulous'

If you know me well you'll know I'm a massive fan of MAC lipsticks, (find their zillions of shades here) Raved for their high pigmentation, gorgeous scent and lasting appearance.. they never let us down - well they certainly don't let me down. New to my lipstick draw is the 'flat out fabulous' shade from the retro matte collection, and it really does live up to it's name!  

Christmas wish list.. My 'top five'

Hello lovelies,

(photos taken from the web)

It's now officially my favourite season, Christmas is practically round the corner and at this point I'm starting to question where the last 11 months have gone and how much has changed in that time..

London trip / haul..

WARNING : this blog post contains lots of Christmas excitement.. 

Last Friday I took a long awaited trip into central London with a friend, I hadn't actually been since before I went to Australia which is well over a year ago now, and I was pretty overcome with excitement. ~ I live about a twenty five minute train journey from St. Pancras, so realistically I didn't have an excuse as to why I haven't been, in a way it's always seemed so close yet such an effort to travel into. (London commuters you may understand this)

Current Beauty Wishlist..

(Sorry for the lack of posts, I've been trying to make the most of my time left in Australia, I.e beach, drink, gigs, beach, drink, gigs)

If you're reading this then you probably, like me, have your own beauty Wishlist - jam packed filled with products you can't afford and will only feel comfortable buying when there's a decent looking number in your bank account, products that might always be sold out, products you're tempted by but want to see some more reviews on... This list is endless.

The main issue in my case is the countdown till I'm back in England and can afford to buy everything I want (yes Aussie beauty products are insanely expensive) but I'm also holding out on reading and researching more reviews for particular products I'm reluctant to take the plunge on..

Review: Maybelline Colour Show Nail Lacquer in 'Chiffon Chic'

As many of you may know, I'm currently living in Australia, I came over here with very limited nail lacquers because I knew I'd be able to buy them easily over here.. Well, easier said than done. I live in Byron Bay, (I'll drop a photo in at the end of this post) and it's very difficult to buy makeup on this end of Australia..I've been on the eye out for a nail polish for a couple of months now, I wanted the perfect colour and this is exactly what I had in mind! 

The Maybelline Colour Show is a great low priced polish (£2.99 from Boots to be exact) which in this shade produces a very pretty spring/summer pink.. with a slight purple undertone (And I needed something to go with my Ozzie tan!) it's not gloopy in any way and I've had it on for 3 days with an OPI top coat and so far no chips! Nice one Maybelline. 

It really is a gorgeous girly pink, with some slight purple undertones.. 

I can't imagine I'll be changing this colour up anytime soon.. I've checked out the range in Boots and there is a wide range of colours available, I can imagine I'll be snapping them up quick when I'm back on English soil. The perfect affordable polish! 

Main Beach, Byron Bay. - I'll be uploading a 'non-beauty' related post about my trip over here very soon.. So if you'd like a read, keep watching and leave a comment if you liked it!

judyrudybeauty xox