Monday Must Have: Urban Decay Primer Potion Original

Urban Decay's Primer Potion Original is the one and only eyeshadow primer I've ever used. If it ain't broke don't fix it, right? I'm on my third tube now as whenever I run out, I remember exactly why I can't live without it.

I am cursed with oily lids, so eyeshadow is prone to creasing when I don't apply a base. This little beauty keeps my eyeshadow looking perfect even after a night out or on one of those (increasingly rare) warm days. Definitely a Holy Grail product.

This was 15 pounds for 11ml (17.75 euro roughly) on the House of Fraser website which may seem pricey but a little goes a very long way. I've gotten about 2-3 months out of a tiny 3.7 ml tube for example! I'm tempted to try out one of Urban Decay's skin primers next!

What's your must have this week? :)

Essence Cherry Blossom Girl eyeshadow quad

I cannot pass an essence stand without buying something. Fact.

So when perusing my local Essence stand I picked up this eyeshadow quad in 01 Dreaming under a cherry tree, because the colours looked interesting and well, it was 3.49. Seriously, what's to lose.

 I also love how Essence bring out new collections fairly regularly, just like some higher end brands. This is part of the Cherry Blossom Girl collection which is still about now if you'd like to pick this up! There is a lovely peachy/coral blush in this collection which I *may* have to return for...

Never having tried Essence's eyeshadows, I will admit that I thought it wouldn't be much good. 3.49 euros well spent though!

You do need a primer under these, I always use Urban Decay's primer potion in Original. The first colour in the quad can't be seen very well here but it's a off white-taupe colour.

The shades blend nicely together and create, in my opinion, the perfect autumnal eye. I'm always trying to bring out the green in my hazel coloured eyes and this really does that.

A friend complimented me on this last week and wouldn't believe it was Essence until I showed her the quad. Expensive looking eyeshadow on a budget, yes please!

September Favourites

I love these posts on other peoples blogs (don't we all like taking a sneaky peek into each others make up bags!) so here's my take on Septembers make up faves.

1)  Clarins 3 Dot liner in Black

I'm sure you've read a million reviews on this so I won't bore you with mine. It's quite lovely, pigmented and easy to use, especially for early mornings when I'm half asleep and liquid liner just seems like too much fuss. This is 24 euros.This is/was Limited Edition but I hear Bourjois have a similar offering for around 10 euros which I will certainly be picking up when this runs out.



2) Bourjois Blush in 54 Rose Frisson

 












I really am not a blush person. I own about 5 blushers and erm, 43 lipsticks.. it's clear where my passions truly lie. However, I've wanted a really pink blusher lately. Rooting through my stash at home I found this. I often find that Bourjois products seem to develop a skin of hard product on top when you haven't used them in a while so I scraped off the top layer.

WELL.

What a difference that made. This is a beautiful, well pigmented blush, perfect for a pop of pink on the cheeks.
Plus it smells yummy.
Yes, that does count.
I think these are about 9-10 euros.








3) Bourjois Volume Clubbing in Ultra Black
 Exactly what it says on the tin. Clump free and black, black, black. Perfect for nights out, my friend actually thought I was wearing false lashes.  If that isn't a stamp of approval I don't know what is!
I bought this on special offer for 9.99 euros but  I'm not sure of the original price.

4) The Naked 2 palette by Urban Decay
LOVE THIS. It's just divine, suitable for both day and night. The best 40 euros I ever spent. Urban Decay have really  improved the quality of their eyeshadows, these last forever on me with no fallout.

5) Revlon lip butter in Berry Smoothie
One of the best lip butters. I have 8 of these so I should know. Perfect autumn colour but I love it all year round. Definitely will repurchase.

So that's my September favourites. Let me know what you've been loving! :)

Neutral

At work I have to avoid wearing the kind of eyeshadow I usually favour (smoky eyed look/glitter/bright eyeliner) and tone things down a little.

!7 eyeshadow in Mardi Gras left, and Ivory Coast right.

I don't think you can really see it here but the brown shadow, Mardi Gras is quite a bit creamier than Ivory Coast. I've actually started using Ivory Coast as a base for a lot of my eyeshadows as I find it evens out my skintone beautifully.

I sweep Ivory Coast all over and then blend Mardi gras into the crease, the corner and a little along the outer lash line and ta-daaaah...Daytime look!