Red Lips Collection | 12 Days of Xmas

Hello everyone.

Ahhh! It’s finally the last day of my 12 days of Xmas! Hope you have enjoyed the posts as much as I have loved writing them! This has inspired me to write more frequent posts!

Today I thought I would be a little Christmassy and show you all of my red lips! Red lip products are huge around Christmastime so I decided now would be a great time to do one.

I have nineteen all up, which means I need at least one more.

Here is a list of what a have:

(L-R)

Maybelline Colour Drama in Red Essential

Maybelline Colour Drama in Light It Up

Rimmel Kate Moss in 11

Rimmel in 166

Rimmel Kate Moss in 107

Rimmel Kate Moss in 111

Australis Go Long in Diva

Revlon Colourburst Balm in Striking

Revlon Colourburst Balm in Standout

Gerard Cosmetics in Fire Engine

Dragonberry in Ruby (melted when I tried to swatch it)

Models Prefer in Sweet Dreams

Mac Diva

Mac Ruby Red

Mac Miley II

Savvy Liquid Lipstick in

Rimmel Liquid Matte in Burning Lava

Rimmel Lipgloss in Big Bang

Have a wonderful Christmas! Xx 

Top 3 Primers | 12 Days of Xmas

Hey guys!

I love primer. I feel as though it helps my makeup immensely and makes it so much easier to blend. Although primer is definitely the part of my makeup collection that lacks a little, I still wanted to show my top 3 primers.

Here we go:

Rimmel Fix & Perfect

This primer I have rated third, as it lacks in a smoothing effect, but helps your makeup to stay in place all day. It minimizes blemishes and is orangey in colour, however; blends translucent on the skin. Overall, is a fantastic primer that is super convenient to get your hands on.

Model’s Prefer Liquid Light Primer

This is a super good primer for brightening. On mornings when I feel dead, but need to be somewhere; this ones my girl. Super easy to blend, and feels great on the skin! However, this is only available in Australia (sorry international peeps!)

Face of Australia Face Base Primer

This is my number one as it is everything. It’s a clear-ish liquid and feel so soothing on the skin (especially if you wake up with a break out). This is everything I need in a primer, really helps blend your foundation to a non-cakey looking masterpiece. Love this so much! (Also not available overseas-sorry!)

There you go! My top 3 primers! We’re almost at the end of 12 days of xmas-have you seen all my other posts? Xx 

Burgandy Smokey Eyes + Natural Face | 12 Days of Xmas

Hey guys!

I never do makeup tutorials on here as it is super hard to show how to do something through photos. So a warning that this tutorial will be justified that you already know how to blend and all.

Anyway, I have really been loving burgundy colours on the lids so I thought I’d show you a tutorial for this kind of burgundy smokey look-hope you like! PS: Sorry about the dates!

First, I moisturize. Obviously this is the most important thing to do. I use Neutrogena Water Boost and it is incredible! My fave!

Next I prime. I see such a huge difference when I prime, it’s so much easier to blend foundation. I use the Face of Australia 3 in 1 Face Base. This product is alright, good for a basic smooth look. I also used Australis Cya Later Pores, for my T Zone.

I mix my foundations as I can never find the perfect shade so I mix all my foundations with this super light Rimmel Match Perfection. I predominately used the Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous as it has a natural yet flawless finish that doesn’t feel heavy on the skin.

I blend this in with my Beauty Blender, this is keeping with the natural feel of the look, as a beauty blender prevents the foundation from layering on the skin.

I next concealer, I’m using two as I need to be able to cover all of my flaws. I used the Collection Lasting Perfection under my eyes and Maybelline Fit Me Concealer on spots.

I set my concealer with the translucent powder side my Sleek Concealer kit. I had never done this before and I loved it!

Gotta make me matte, I powder this holy grail everywhere, I cannot live without this product it us so good omg. BTW: It’s Rimmel Stay Matte in case you didn’t know.

I then powder a little, it’s summer here in Australia so I try hard not too over powder, I just do a little. I used Australis Fresh and Flawless.

Next I filled in my brows. As I was trying to achieve that natural/sorta look and I want the focus to be on the eyes, I used a brow pencil by Rimmel. One eyebrow looks so bad and the other needed to be longer, I should’ve use a pomade buy ya know, we’re all still learning. I also used the L’Oreal Brow Plumper to make these stay in place.

I try so hard to contour, but just lightly to make a little difference but to look as though I haven’t. I love the Sleek Contour Kit-so good!

Now: onto the eyes!

I got this palette from eBay and used a brown shade in my crease to begin with.

I then took the shade Cherry Cordial from the Too Faced Original Chocolate Bar Palette and put this all over the lid and blended the edges.

Next I used the Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk to deepen the shade. I just blended this out with my finger.

I also use an ELF Blush in Mellow Mauve to blend the edges of my eyeshadow, I used this as a transition colour as it is quite purple-y.

I used the other Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette and took the shade Licorice. I lightly placed this in the outer corner and blended it outwards.

I then went and highlighted my browbone and cheeks with the ELF Blush in Gotta Glow.

I’ve had this Australis liner in Morning Haze for so long yet I swear I’ve never used it. I used this on my bottom lash line and blended it out.

Finally, I did a cat eye look using the Maybelline Hypersharp Liner which is super easy to use! I can’t explain it!

I have no clue why I’ve done it in this order but I then applied blush which was the NYX blush in Pinched.

I slapped on a Gerard Cosmetics lipstick in 1995 and applied mascara (which I didn’t put on in the pictures-again!) and I was ready to rumble!

Hope you liked the look!! See you all tomorrow xx

Summer Essentials

Hello all! I live in Central Queensland, which means that it’s currently summer, and extremely hot. There are a lot of ways to help your skin in the summer, to protect it from sun cancer, and to keep your makeup in check.

Here are my summer essentials.

1.       Foundation with high spf.

Although foundation with spf isn’t great when you’re going to an event with professional lighting, for every day, spf is a must! Another alternative for a lightweight coverage are BB creams.

2.       Mattifying Products.

Using a matte primer can both help to leave your face matte, and to make your makeup stay in place longer. Powder products in summer sometimes cause your skin to look cakey, but if you only use a limited amount, it can go a long way.

3.      Lip balms.

Lip balms are great, but only if they’re a liquid consistency. This paw paw lip balm is great in keeping your lips moist, and it smells fantastic!

4.      Sunscreen.

Sunscreen is a must have in summer, I apply it before foundation and it is essential for every day in summer.

5.      A good moisturizer.

This Neutrogena moisturizer keeps my face feeling moist, without feeling like a huge weight.

6.      Water.

This doesn’t need explanation.

7.      Panadol.

I need Panadol in summer as I get headaches insanely badly.

Well, these are my summer essentials, what are yours?

Toodaloo x