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Yes, we're half way through June...I know, I know, I've been crap recently. But it's my busiest time of year at work, I barely have time for lunch most days and I work late nearly everyday..add into that 3 runs a week, plus busy weekends = neglected blog. And yes, I also need to make more time to blog. I do want to try harder!
Enough of my sorry apologies!

As expected, I've already ended up buying quite a few things that were on this list originally...oops. In fact I had actually ordered some of them before I'd even finalised my list for the beginning of the month! I've realised it must be because I'm thinking forward about what should go on my list and the more I think about those things, the more I want them...and so it just happens.

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop and Pearl

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Pearl

I've already got a Champagne Pop on it's way to me in the form of the Champagne Collection Face Palette...so I'll have a Champagne Pop, but I've heard that it's a little drier than the individual version. But none the less, I need these two as I have recently been on a Jaclyn Hill binge and she mixes them together...I'm not 100% that these will suit me on their own, but together I reckon that's a match made in heaven!
I might go and have a swatchy swatch of the poured ones too...I feel like them being a less intense highlight might be a good thing.


Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette

It's just damn pretty.


Too Faced Sweet Tea Sweethearts Bronzer and Sparkling Bellini Sweethearts Blush

Too Faced Sparkling Bellini Sweethearts Blush

I just feel like these have been popping up everywhere in people's favourites, firstly Kathleen Lights, then Zoella and now Beauty with Emily Fox.
I'd love to be able to swatch them, does anyone know of a Too Faced counter in London?

Too Faced Sweet Tea Sweethearts Bronzer

ColourPop Cosmetics

ColourPop x Kathleen Lights Where The Light Is LOOK AT THAT PACKAGING

Just everything!
It's so hard to get in the UK as ColourPop don't currently ship the the UK, however Roses' Beauty Store and Lustre Cosmetics both stock ColourPop and so I've been on a bit of an ordering spree recently...especially as there's so many collabs with Kathleen Lights...and I love her.
I've ordered a couple of the Super Shock Shadows (Bae and Porter) and a Lippie Stix (Lumiere) so far...and I may have some more of the Kathleen Lights collabs on their way to me from Lustre.
SOMEBODY STOP ME.
But now I've got a taste...and I want it all.


Zoella Beauty Sweet Inspirations Range

Zoella Sweet Inspirations Range

This has just launched at Superdrug and Feel Unique and the scent is sweet macarons, which sounds AH-mazing. I'm a little worried that the smell might be a bit too sweet, so I think I'll wait until they're instore at Superdrug to have a whiff!
And if that scent is good, then there is SO much I want...basically count me in for one of everything!
I have bought the Bath Latte...so kind of cheating, but I haven't used it yet.

Things I've Already Bought

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette

When I first saw this I didn't think much of it...in fact I had regrammed a pic from British Beauty Blogger a while back at the Charlotte Tilbury event which included the palette, but I was only looking at the lipsticks in the picture. Again I didn't feel overwhelmed when thing actually launched, and I can't tell you why, but more recently I've had a change of heart. I saw some blog posts and videos and I've now got it in my head that it's must have. Plus it's a limited edition Charlotte Tilbry item...
I ordered this from John Lewis and have been through quite a palava, as the first one turned up with the packaging damamged and the replacement came with a broken eyeshadow...so I still haven't tested it out yet.
I do feel like it'll be a nice little all rounder, plus it gives me the chance to try out the eyeshadow and blush formulas!


BECCA x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection

BECCA x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Face Palette

Face Palette and Eyeshadow Palette
Oh my. As soon as I saw these, I knew I had to have them. They went on presale on SpaceNK and I jumped..managed to secure my Face and Eyeshadow palette after around 12 hours of trying!
I was super happy to have ordered these as I totally regret not getting the Champagne Glow and Afterglow palettes that were limited edition, so I will not miss out on these.
Oh and I LOVE Jaclyn Hill.
Sadly since my preorder, Becca and Jaclyn have pulled the Eyeshadow palette due to quality issues. To say I'm gutted doesn't even cover it, that palette is BEAUTIFUL. So I still want it, but I'm pretty sure I'll never get it now!

BECCA x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Eyeshadow Palette

The Face Palette and Poured and Liquid versions of Champagne Pop lauch at SpaceNK on Tuesday 21st June...I might be tempted to buy another palate...got to have backups.


MAC Peach Blossom

MAC Peach Blossom

As I mentioned in my Duty Free Haul, I tried this on at the MAC counter and loved it, it was out of stock and I couldn't get it then. And I've been thinking of it ever since.
I've been desperately wanting some more pale shades for spring and summer and I this was exactly what I was looking for...caved when Debenhams had 10% off.
I also keep wanting some more brights and have been eyeing the Rosie for Autograph lipstick in I Love You So Much (ILYSM)...


In case you can't tell...I'm having a bit of a Kathleen Lights and Jaclyn Hill moment...CAN YOU BLAME ME?


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I say America, I just mean Ulta.

Oh Ulta.

Obviously I've been to Space NK here (a recent discovery and I can't believe I've been missing out for so long!) but going into a makeup shop with both drugstore and high end brands...was...just...amazing.

As with the Airport, I felt like it was a bit of a dash to get round and grab everything. Like Supermarket Sweep if you will, scooping everything (I wish) into my basket.

Too Faced Peanut Butter and Jelly Eyeshadow Collection

This was probably my most spur of the moment purchase in Ulta. It's pretty hard to get this here, but it is possible. But as soon as I saw it on the self I got over excited and just grabbed it. Especially as they didn't have the Sweet Peach or Love Flush Blush palettes, which were both on my list.

I've only used it a couple of times, but it is nice and IT SMELLS SO GOOD.

Lorac Unzipped & Unzipped Gold Palettes

I knew I wanted the Unzipped, but for some reason whilst pre-planning I felt unsure about the gold. Well when I saw the sample ones on the shelf, holy moly, it went straight into my basket!

I am yet to use this, as I am quite eyeshadow palette over loaded at the moment (with the Too Faced PB&J and Sweet Peach palettes being recent purchases). But I am hoping to whip them out this week and give them a whirl, and feeling rather excited about it.

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer

For me, a holiday doesn't start when you touch down, but when you get to the airport, as well as trying to get a place in the lounge (success this time, we got upgraded to business), grabbing some breakfast (Jamie's at Gatwick does a mean Eggs Royal), maybe sneaking in a cheeky drink at Wetherspoons, Duty Free has become a must stop for me since delving into this whole makeup thing.

As with everything, I had pre-planned what I wanted to get at the airport, even emailing the Duty Free Customer services to check what they have in stock and prices (seriously, this is my top tip for Duty Free, they are so helpful!). I also knew I needed to be in and out to stop the husband moaning too much.
So in I went, on course and picked up what I was on my list and apart from getting trapped at the MAC counter trying on lipsticks (it happens to the best of us, right?), I was in and out pretty quickly and I feel proud of myself that I didn't get too distracted...

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
I've seen so many bloggers and youtubers using this, I just had to give it a try. I do like it, but I feel that it does leave my under eyes looking a bit ashy and I probably need to use a corrector underneath! But it's been good on my spots (gross, sorry).
I'm also very keen to give Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer a try.

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
I've used this a couple of times, but keep forgetting to check how it's lasted at the end of the day! But my Urban Decay Primer Potion has basically run out and I wanted to try something new.

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss
I tried this on a couple of times at my local House of Fraser on a couple of lunchtime walks and really liked it as a nice Spring/summer colour. Also @keepcalmtaylor said that it was beautiful and made me look pretty and fresh faced - can't argue with that sort of reaction!
Now it is mine and I love it.

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

I also tried on Peach Blossom at the MAC counter and loved it, but they were out of stock, sob. Don't worry, it's next on my list to buy. I also wanted to pick up the Urban Decay All Nighter Spray, but they only had the travel size (which I should have picked up anyway!).

I'm going to post about my hauls in Canada (Sephora and the Bodyshop - not that it's a rare place) and America (Ulta) seperately, ya know, drag it out!


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I didn't struggle as much this month to last month in terms of coming up with some favourites, still a little and they're basically all drugstore. That's pretty epic for me.

Also sorry it's been so long, work life and home life have been crazy and I'm really struggling to find to put on makeup, let alone post!

I'll cut the ramble short this month, so let's dive right in!

Seventeen Supreme Shine Lipstick in Barely Blush

Seventeen Supreme Shine Lipstick in Barely Blush

I picked this up a while ago, on a bit of a whim, probably an offer at Seventeen and I thought, what the hell.
Oh my God, I am so in love with this lipstick. The finish, it gives a nice shine, but doesn't move around to much, the pigmentation, it's not too heavy but definitely give enough colour, and the colour, I wouldn't say 'Barely Blush' it's more pink that that, but it's just gorgeous.
I really like the Sepreme Shine lipsticks, but they do vary quite a lot in finish and pigmentation. There are also a lot of very bold colours and quite similar shades. I do wish they had a few more in the light end of the scale as this one is such a winner. It's fast becoming one of my favourite lipsticks.

Seventeen Supreme Shine Lipstick in Barely Blush

Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow

Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow in Pink Gold

I currently have three of these, Creamy Beige, On and On Bronze and Pink Gold. I've been reaching for Pink Gold the most recently, when I want a little something something on my eyes, but going full on with eyeshadow (the primer, the brushes, the palettes) is just a bit too much effort. I just warm a bit up on my finger and swipe it over my eyelids.
I definitely think I could expand my collection


New Foundations

Nars Sheer Glow in Mont Blanc & Estée Lauder Double Wear in Intensity 1

I've bought two new foundations in the last month, what? NARS Sheer Glow in Mont Blanc, which I had been lusting after for ages and have been using quite a lot. And Estée Lauder Double Wear Light in Intensity 1.0, which I bought on a whim to get £5 worth of points at Debenhams (or something like that!). I do really like the Double Wear though, it certainly does stay in place! But it does show my pores like nothing else I've ever seen, so I need to look at getting some sort of pore minimizing primer, any suggestions?


Estée Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer

Estée Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer

I got a sample of this at the same time as I got a sample of the Double Wear Light. I have really been enjoying my sample, I think that it makes my makeup go on my face really nicely (rather than when it feels like it's just sitting on top of my skin) and also keeps it put too.
Seriously considering buying the full size.


Boots Lipsalve

Boots Lipsalve

I picked this up pre-holiday as my lips were as dry as anything, I couldn't even wear lipstick, which pained me hugely! Someone at work, who has her own skincare company on the side, told me what to avoid (minerals and petrolum I think) and this Boots one, that cost a mere £1, was the one that had the simplest ingredients. A day of using it and my lips were resqued. So I love this stuff, highly recommended!


Hopefully next months will be more exciting as it will have lots more of my new stuff in it!


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Let's start with an apology. Guy's, I'm sorry that I've been AWOL for around 2 weeks now. With the pre-holiday rush at home and at work, I didn't end up having time to prepare any posts for whilst I was away. And then I haven't had much time to get any posts together since getting back!
But I'll try and be better. I did post on instagram a lot though. Basically, if I'm quiet everywhere else, I'm usually still posting on the 'gram.

On to the may-n event...ha, sorry what a horrible pun! Who am I kidding, I LOVE puns!

I tried not to spend ALL my money on makeup whilst I was away, I did have restrain myself, but there were quite a few things that were sold out, sob! I posted some sneak peaks of what I did get on my instagram, but I will do a proper post about them soon! But seeing as I was haulin' I shouldn't really have a wishlist, right?


Tarte Skin Twinkle Lighting Palette

Tarte Skin Twinkle Lighting Palette

Now this was probably at the top of my wishlist for the trip to Canada and the US, it was out of stock EVERYWHERE. I actually dragged my husband to a Sephora that was an hour out of our way to check if they had it there. They did not.
However, I did manage to swatch it. And oh my word...SO buttery. It made me want it more.
They sell it at Rose's Beauty Store in the UK, but you guessed it, sold out.
I'm on the waiting list.


Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Collection

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Collection

Again in the places that stocked this...sold out. But half the places didn't have it at all.
I should probably not include this in the list now, seeing as it launched on Debenhams today and thanks to some very lovely ladies on Twitter (go Team Internet), we all helped each other out keeping an eye on the site and we all managed to get it as soon as it went up! I also had £10 of points to redeem, so I didn't feel too bad!


BECCA Luminous Blush

BECCA Luminous Blush in Snapdragon

Yeah, so this list is basically a 'what I didn't buy on holiday' list.
Again I was looking for these everywhere, but they were no where to be found. I just heard from back from the BECCA twitter and they launch in the UK at Cult Beauty on 20th May. Be still my beating heart. I feel a haul coming on.
On my list are Snapdragon, CamelIia and Foxglove. And maybe Dahlia. They look so gorgeous.


Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in Gleam

On our last day of the holiday I nearly bought one of these on a second trip to Sephora and then didn't as I was worried I'd spent too much. All the regret.
I need both, but Gleam is top of the list. Look out Beauty Bay...


Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel & Brow Definer

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

I feel like I need to up my (very poor) brow game, and you can't argue with ABH.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer

I think that will probably do for now.

Although I have been eyes the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara for a while. I also need some more UD Setting Spray...and Too Faced also released their new blush and bronze, which look gorgeous.
Oh and the BECCA primer and under eye stuff...I just spotted that Cult Beauty have a set with both of these (20% off!) and another little BECCA set that I walked away from in Canada (again, all the regret).
And so the list goes on.


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Looking at my massive spreadsheet which houses my wishlist for our trip to Canada next week, which includes a day trip to Buffalo, NY to go to Ulta for me and to go for buffalo wings for my husband! I feel like my wishlist has starting to get a little very out of control. If I was to add up everything that I have on that list that I'd like to buy, it's well over £1000.
Time to tone it down.

My first cut left me at £700. On a second attempt I've got it down to £300 and something.
I don't think that either of those are really that work-able, so I need to change it completely.

I'm going to break it down for you. I've listed my MUST buy items in Canada and America, things that you can't get in this country or is very difficult to get in this country. Then I've listed the things that I'd like to get, if I can scrape together my last few pennies! In reality, I can get pretty much everything on my list in this country, at a push and sometimes at a cost.

Get ready for the list. And lots of pictures.

Must Buys in Canada

I'm planning on getting these from Sephora, and they're roughly in order of importance.

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Skin Twinkle Lighting Palette

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Skin Twinkle Lighting Palette

This palette, I've seen so much about it, it looks GORGEOUS. And I think I can save over £10 by buying it there, which isn't too shabby.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Exposed

   I am desperate to get my hands on these, I'm thinking Exposed, Natural Beauty and maybe Tipsy or Blushing Bride. But there are SO many colours that look amazing. And I think savings of around £7+ make these worth buying whilst I'm away.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Crush

 Again, these can be bought here, but they've just released a ton of new shades and so I'm hoping to pick at least one up. I'm not sure whether I should be buying too many though as I don't really get on with my NYX liquid lipstick...

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

This palette. A saving of around £16 makes it more than worth picking up there. I've got to try and avoid being tempted into getting singles of the Ambient Lighting Powders or the strobe ones.

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush in Snapdragon This looks AH-mazing in the pan!

These aren't available in the UK yet, so I'm pretty tempted.

Must Buys in the USA

These are all from Ulta, and I'm praying that they'll have all the things I want at the ULTA we're going to. If they do, I'm definitely having them all!. I might go to Sephora there too, but I think it'll work out slightly cheaper in Canada, but I guess I need to think about what the Canada Sephora doesn't stock that the US ones do...ideas?

LORAC Unzipped Palettes

LORAC Unzipped Palette

 These palettes are just amazing, I want them so much. I'm praying they'll have them. I'd probably go for the Unzipped over the Unzipped Gold if I had the choice, but ideally I'm thinking both!

BECCA Afterglow Palette

BECCA Afterglow Palette

 They still have this at Ulta online, otherwise I can only find it on Amazong for £50! If they have it I might cry.

Too Faced Peanut Butter & Jelly Eyeshadow Collection

Too Faced Peanut Butter & Jelly Eyeshadow Collection

I've tried a couple of times to get this from Rose's Beauty Store, but as soon as it comes into stock it goes so quickly that I never have time to pick it up!

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Collection

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Collection

 Debenhams told me that they will be stocking this once it's released in the UK, but I dread to think how long it will be out of stock for...plus, as with the blush palette, it's slighty cheaper.

Possible Buys (in Canada)

I think this depends how much I spend on clothes and just how carried away I get generally...

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop

 I've now got Moonstone and Pearl (on the way), but I feel like I should buy Champagne Pop over there as it's just more special.

Too Faced Love Flush Blush Wardrobe

Too Faced Love Flush Blush Wardrobe

Debenhams are supposedly selling this, but it's always out of stock. And slightly cheaper over there than here.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits (Gleam and That Glow)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in Gleam

I NEED these. I'd save around £7 which isn't too bad.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in That Glow

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Mother

Again I'm not so sure about getting on well with the liquids, but I feel like I have to pick up one, right?

Hourglass Primers

Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer

 The travel sized ones have quite a saving on them, so I might pick them up for a trial. I want a new primer...

Tarte Tartiest Lip Paint

Tarte Tartiest Lip Paint in Namaste (I think!)

Back to liquids...same old, same old!


Ideally there is loads I'd buy. I've decided not to get any contour kits, as I just don't think I'll use them. I'm tempted to buy ALL the BECCA Products, but since I found them in Space NK I think I'll skip them for now. Similar story with Hourglass, although they are quite a saving over there...

Why can't I just buy EVERYTHING?

I'm also thinking about the possibility of picking some things up in Duty Free on the way out. MAC lipsticks are always on the cards, plus I do need a new Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray.

It's definitely interesting to see how it compared with my original wishlist, which I posted in January. It's pretty consistent, which I guess it pretty good!

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I got an email the other day about Kiko's new summer collection - Wanderlust. I clicked on it thinking that they've had some gorgeous products before (I dream about the baked blush that Zoella uses) so I'd better take a look. The email was filled with giant, golden textured packaging and a contrasting red lipstick, there were no other thoughts except that I had to click through to see the rest.
From there it just gets better and better. The whole collection looks so gorgeous, I would seriously buy it all based on how pretty it is alone. And that's thanks to designer Ross Lovegrove who designed this glorious packaging.

KIKO Wanderlust

Last week, after work I had some time to kill and so popped into my local store, praying they had it in stock. They did. I went back the next day too.
I want EVERYTHING.
I basically swatched everything on my hand and made it a right old mess, but I took photos of a few things.

Desert Dunes Baked Bronzer

Desert Dunes Baked Bronzer 200 Warm Melange & 201 Sienna Melange

I think the 201 Sienna Melange is probably too warm and dark for me. The lighter one, 200 Warm Melange looks amazing, that marbling!

L-R: 01 Lust Coral, 02 Gypsy Pink, 03 Impulsive Mauve, 200 Warm Melange 201 Sienna Melange

Desert Dunes Trio Baked Blush

Desert Dunes Trio Baked Blush 01 Lust Coral, 02 Gypsy Pink, 03 Impulsive Mauve

I wasn't so fussed about the 01 Lust Coral shade and I thought the 03 Implusive Mauve was a must looking online. But actually the 02 Gypsy Pink was also very lovely.


I didn't take a picture of the swatch of the Desert Moon Highlighter, but the packaging is amazing, it feels so high end with the frosted bottom and gold top. Perfect to have out on a vanity (if only I had one!)

And can we talk about the In The Shade Eyeshadow and Kajal pencils for a second. They are just. Magnificent. The eye shadow ends of the pencils are gorgeous, metallic and pigmented, shimmery but not glittery.

The Shade Eyeshadow and Kajal Top-Bottom: 01 Butter & Taupe, 02 Dark Brown & Gold, 05 Anthracite & Metalic Rose Shadow on the left, Kajal on the right

 I wasn't too bothered about them online, but after seeing them in store there are at least a couple that are must haves!


I wasn't blown away by the Mirage Lip Stylo lipstick swatches, but I have to buy one on the packaging alone. And the Endless Sky Volume Mascara packaging is amazing.

And the brushes. Oh those brushes. The Wanderlust Face Brush and the Wanderlust Foundation Face Brush. So dense and soft, I definitely need those too. I'm really into my brushes at the moment.


I keep swinging from wanting to literally buy it all (I have 15% off from KIKO for my birthday!) and then convincing myself to save money for our holiday.

My wishlist is strong.
Well done Kiko. Well done.

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