Dusty rose is the lip colour I reach for about 90 per cent of the time. The other 10 per cent, I reach for similar subtle neutrals, mauves or corals. I was flipping through my 2015 diary and saw the New Year Resolutions made last January - experimenting with bolder lipstick was on the list. A pity to let the year go by without trying it out, so I reached for a recent golden orange-red purchase.
Scroll down for my Holiday makeup look, featuring bold lipstick, Bourjois Air Mat Foundation and Estee Lauder Colour Portfolio 2015.
Products used:
Face
Bourjois Air Mat 24 Hour Foundation in 04 BeigeDrugstore foundation of 2015! I had a hard time believing this soft, light formula that settled flawlessly and matte on my problem skin - not to mention the coverage - was actually drugstore. And, no, it was not drying or creasy. Full review coming soon. Brilliant stuff, this.
Price: $14
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LA Colour 3D Blush Contour Palette in Spicy
I only used the highlighter and the contour - sparingly, due to acne. The peachy highlighter disappeared into my skintone, but - is it my imagination or not here? - I *think* I can see cheekbones (especially on the left side of the photo) thanks to the contour. Agree or disagree?
Price: $3.49. Can you believe it?
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This is among my top three primers. It keeps me matte for far longer than usual.
Price: $45
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Greaaaaat coverage, but you need to work fast. If you dot concealer, spend a minute or two applying lipstick, and come back, then blending will be a problem.
Price: $28
Buy it here.
Eyes
Kat von D High Voltage Eye PrimerAll those other primers fell by the wayside once I discovered this.
Price: $15, and my first tube has been going strong for more than a year.
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Estee Lauder Colour Portfolio 2015 - reviewed here
Sepia Sand on the lid, Tempting Mocha in the crease and Waves to highlight.
Price: $83
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One swipe and I got a squiggle-free line, which is rare, given my unsteady hands. I love this shade. Downside is, it tended to disappear from the inner corners (I cannot remember if I rubbed my eyes or not - highly likely). Maybe my eyelids are just too darn oily.
Price: $18
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I got a deluxe sample. Doubt I will buy the full-sized tube, though, at that price.
Price: $50. I know, right?
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Benefit Gimme Brow
I use Medium/Deep
Price: $24
Buy it here.
Lips
Collistar Rossetto Vibrazioni di Colore in Terra RossaI picked this up from Sephora Italy. Collistar is such a fabulous brand that makes me want to go live in Italy (and I am anti-immigration - ETA: Anti-brain-drain. I'm not far right!) just so I can access their products. I have no idea where to get their products outside of Italy. That luxurious packaging!
Terra Rossa is a golden orangey-red. They were out of subtle shades in this range so I picked this up just to get at the packaging. I keep wondering whether I can pull off a lip this bold, after a lifetime of dusty rose. I think a bolder lip makes me look older.
Price: €19.50
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