BEAUTY | High-End Make Up Must Haves

Don't get me wrong, I love a beauty bargain more than the next girl, and the majority of my make-up collection is from the Drug Store! That being said, there are a few high end pieces in my collection that I could not live without and I think everyone can benefit from owning at least one of these products! 

Like my Drug Store Must Haves post, there will be UK and US links to purchase the products mentioned below! 

1. Benefit's Erase Paste - $26 | £20.50

Erase Paste is my absolute go-to concealer and I will so so rarely ever use anything else on my under-eye area. The salmon tone erases all dark circles and its staying power is incredible. It's a truly fantastic concealer.

2. Benefit Mascara - $19 | £17.50 OR $23 | £19.50

Benefit Mascara will ABSOLUTELY change your life. I use either They're Real or BadGal Lash also every day. The curl, volume and staying power of these mascaras are unreal. I have never used the waterproof versions but I still have no issues whatsoever with them flaking or running. I cannot recommend Benefit mascara's enough. Benefit have just launched their new "Roller Lash" mascara and I cannot WAIT to get my hands on it! 

3. Urban Decay Naked Palettes - Naked 1 - $54 | £38, Naked 2 -$54 | £38, Naked 3 - $54 | £38

There is no denying that the Naked palettes are expensive, but as a proud owner of Naked 1 and Naked 2, I cannot express their value enough. I have never used any eyeshadow that has such a rich colour and will last all day, even without primer. The shadows are so smooth and come in so many versatile colours in each palette that you can create so many wearable looks with for both day and night time. I also think that the brushes in the palettes are the best eyeshadow brushes I have ever used. 

Personally, I prefer the Naked 2 over the Naked 1, I find the shades easier to work with :) 

4. Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer - $30 | £33.99

I have never found a more natural looking bronzer than this one. It's so wearable and gives you the most perfect golden glow! I personally love the shimmer in this bronzer but I know they do a matte one too if thats what you prefer! 

I know they're expensive, but I truly love all of these products. There are some drug-store equivalents/dupes but I am a firm believer in the age-old saying that you get what you pay for, and for the products I listed, I don't mind paying the extra! 

Love always,

Twitter | Instagram | Bloglovin | Email

Make Up Monday: My Make Up Must Have!

I have to be honest, right now I am OBSESSED with Tarte's Amazonian Clay Mineral Bronzer and I'm so sorry but UK readers you are going to have to miss out! As far as I'm aware, Tarte Cosmetics are only available in North America and Australia! I have the shade 'Park Avenue Princess'

I love this product because it is mineral based - meaning it feels amazing on my skin. What's more, I feel as if a tiny amount of product goes a long way - one container has lasted me for over a year and I feel as if it's still got a good few months left in it!




I apply the bronzer in a '3' shape on my cheek bones, jaw line and forehead using a Kabuki or blusher brush - whichever I have to hand! It blends really well and feels really light and more importantly looks really natural!! We've all seen those bronzers where people have gone a bit OTT and know how much of a disaster it can be - not with Tarte! 

It is at the pricier end of the spectrum, as far as blushers go. It's listed as $29 on the Tarte website, but in my opinion, it is worth every penny! As I mentioned above, I have been using the same one for at least 15 months, I hit pan a long time ago but there is still enough product in there to keep me going!

I feel as if the product is really long-wearing as well as easy-to-wear. After finishing a long day at work, I still feel as if I'm wearing something and happy with how it looks! I've placed a picture in at the bottom showing how my make-up looked after 6pm!

I can really recommend this Bronzer - and it's the first time I've ever been able to say that! If you're in the US, Canada or Australia, click HERE for stockists. If you're from outside those areas, hit someone up to send someone to you! Trust me, it will change your life!

A rough end-of-day staying power pic!

Happy Monday! 

Enjoy the rest of your week!