Makeup Products That Are Worth The Splurge

I always think the hardest thing about makeup is deciding whether or not to treat yourself to that £15 lipstick or the £38 eye shadow palette, because it is a lot of money to be spending on one thing. So today I have gathered some of my favourite high end makeup products to show you that I think are 'worth the splurge'.


Mac Lipstick | Velvet Teddy
First is a Mac lipstick in Velvet Teddy which is a beautiful nude matte shade that you can wear for anything so is definitely worth the money. I think most of the Mac lipsticks are worth the money and some of my other favourite shades are Twig and Modesty.


Benefit Rockateur Blush
I mentioned this in my February Favourites post a little while ago, but I definitely think although this is quite expensive this blush has a lovely deep pink colour and is such good quality. 


Mac Mineralize Skin Finish | Soft & Gentle
I got this for Christmas and I can now understand why this is so popular because it is such an amazing quality highlighter and I think although this is a lot of money for a highlighter this one is so worth the money and will also last for ages.


Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette | Strip
When it comes to palettes Urban Decay pretty much have it all covered and one of my favourites is the naked flushed palette because it's such a good all in one palette which is great for traveling. I think this is definitely worth the splurge as the bronzer, blush and highlighter are all such good quality.


Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
This is the only naked eye shadow palette I own and I would love to get some more but I think this palette has an amazing range of colours and a lot of them are nude so are very wearable for every day. 


Those are my favourite high end products that I think are worth the splurge and I also wanted to say thank you for 50 followers on here! I am so grateful to everyone that reads my blog posts every week, thank you so much!

What is your favourite high end makeup product?

February Favourites

Its nearly the end of February and can I just say where did the last two months go?! Although I am so happy that winter is over and I can finally start looking forward to summer. I have gathered a few of my favourites from this month to show you all in this post all of which I have been loving a lot this month.

Mac Lipstick | Velvet Teddy

I got this lipstick from my friend Hannah for Christmas and I love the colour so much along with many others. It is a matte lipstick and the colour is a lovely brown/pink nude and it is perfect for any occasion which is why I have been wearing it so much and it as taken a place in my February favourites.

Benefit Rockateur Blush

Again I got this for Christmas and this is such a lovely blush, it is a dark pink colour which I love to wear during this time of year and it is so pigmented so a little bit will go a long way.

Lush Prince Charming Shower Cream

I have talked about this product recently in another post but I had to include it in this one! Overall it is an amazing product that smells amazing and also makes your skin feel so smooth because of the cocoa butter in it. If you are looking at stocking up on shower creams I definitely recommend this one.

Adult Colouring Book | Secret Garden

Yet again another thing I was very kindly given for Christmas was this adult colouring book by Johanna Baeford, the designs in this book are absolutely incredible and so detailed so I can guarantee this is going to take me a while to fill in. But it such a nice thing to do in your spare time and I have been using it a lot recently.

Fujifilm Instax Share Printer

I have had this for a good year now I think and I have to say it is one of my favourite presents ever, it is a printer I can connect to any of my devices and print off pictures as Polaroids. I love the fact I can print off any pictures I want and I can't get enough of it, it is just such a nice way to have your pictures.

Urban Outfitters Polaroid Album

Linking to the last favourite I got this photo album for all of my Polaroids in London two weeks ago at Urban Outfitters. I had no where to put my Polaroids before and this is such a lovely way to store them and look back at! 

These are all of my favourites for this month, I can't wait for March now as I have so many good things planned. Also a massive thank you for over 10,000 page views on here!! I can't believe how many times people have looked at my blog and I am so grateful for all of your lovely comments! 

What has been your favourite thing this month? 

Everyday Makeup Look

Makeup Used
L'Oreal True Match Foundation
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
Naked Flushed Palette Bronzer
Mac Soft and Gentle Highlighter
Benefit Rockateur Blush
Naked 3 Palette
Maybelline Brow Drama in Transparent
Maybelline Lash Sensational
Mac Lipstick in Velvet Teddy


I realised the other day I hadn't done an updated makeup look on my blog in a while and I love writing and taking pictures for these posts so I decided to do one for today but I am doing this post differently as it is going to be a more of a chatty run through of my routine. Recently I have been reaching for more nude shades for my lips and eyes as I feel that suits me more and after Autumn and Christmas I feel a bit bold lipped out.

The first thing I put on is my L'Oreal True Match foundation which I have in one of the lightest colours 1N, I have been using this for about 6 months now and absolutely love it because of how easy it is to blend and how light it feels on my face and I have yet to find a foundation as good. Next I use my Rimmel Stay Matte powder to make my foundation stay on for longer and because I have pretty oily skin this is a saviour when it comes to that. After that I like to contour my face (because if I don't there is no cheek bones visible at all) with a bronzer from my Naked Flushed Palette that I got for Christmas, this bronzer is amazing as it is the perfect colour for my skin tone and goes on so easily. The next products I use I also got for Christmas which is the Mac soft and gentle highlighter and the Benefit Rockateur Blush both of which are amazing, the highlighter is beautiful and the blush is a lovely pink/plum shade.

After all of that I start on my eyebrows, I fill my eyebrows in with the second darkest shade in on my Naked 3 palette as it is the perfect colour and go over them gently with the Maybelline Brow Drama in Transparent which tends to keep my eyebrows in place all day. For a while now I have concentrated on my eyeshadow more and my go-to look is to put the shade 'Liar' on my lid and 'Factory' along my crease from my Naked 3 Palette, this creates a lovely natural eye look. And of course next for mascara is the Maybelline Lash Sensational, which is an amazing mascara and lengthens my lashes so easily. Finally for lipstick I have been using a Mac lipstick in Velvet Teddy which is a lovely nude matte shade that I can't get enough of at the moment!


This makeup look I love and have been using it everyday for a while, I have to say it takes a good 20 minutes to do but in the end I think its worth it. I hope this inspires you on your makeup in any way and I also recommend all of these products as they are amazing.

What is your favourite makeup product?

Autumn Makeup Routine

In Autumn it's all about the dark lips and golden eyes but I usually feel like I can't pull that off so I have gone for a more toned down look this Autumn but I am still very much in love with it! I feel like you can do a lot with this look and I hope you get some inspiration from my makeup routine.


Baby Skin Primer - Maybelline
I love this primer and have been using it a lot recently to guarantee my makeup will stay on all day, it makes my pores a lot less visible and it makes my skin feel so soft! I don't think primer is necessary to wear but if you are looking for a primer this one is amazing.


True Match Foundation - L'Oreal 
It has taken me a while to try using foundation as I always thought it would feel to heavy on my face and I wouldn't like it but over the summer I tried a foundation and really liked it so I decided to get another which was the L'Oreal True Match because I had heard so much about it and I wanted to give it a try. This foundation is amazing it is so easy to blend and I can barely feel it on my skin also it gives a good coverage without needing to use a lot. Overall this foundation is a definite must have for anyone who doesn't want a heavy foundation.


Wake Me Up Concealer - Rimmel
This concealer has been my all time favourite for a few months now, I can't fail it, it covers any blemishes and dark circles I have so easily and lasts all day.


Bronzer And Highlighter - Estee Lauder
As you can see by the picture I use this product a lot and have hit the bottom, I usually use the middle shade and the last shade to contour and the first two shades to highlight. They are such lovely shades and are a perfect suit to my skin.


Dallas Blush - Benefit
I like to use this preferably in the Autumn and Winter months because it is a dusty pink/red colour and I find it perfect for this time of the year because it gives your cheeks a dark flushed colour which looks amazing with dark lips.


Naked 3 Palette - Urban Decay
In this palette I use the colour 'Darkside' to fill in my eyebrows because I find it is the perfect colour to match my eyebrows and I haven't found anything else that matches just as well as this.


Transparent Brow Drama - Maybelline
This is a recent discovery for me and I now use this every day, I don't know what I did without it! Just by using a little bit it keeps my eyebrows in shape all day and it is so easy to apply thanks to Maybellines mascara type brush.


Lash Sensational Mascara - Maybelline
I am sure any of you who are reading this have heard of or have this mascara, it is perfect, it lengthens and thickens your eyelashes so easily and honestly in my opinion is the best drugstore mascara there is.


Twig Satin Lipstick - Mac
I haven't really got a true dark lipstick for Autumn although I am desperate to get one but for now I have been using this lipstick which is almost there. It is a dark pink/red and finishes almost matte, I find if I put it on quite generously it creates a gorgeous dark burgundy shade. I definitely recommend this lipstick for anyone who wants a lipstick that's not to dark but can pass off as an Autumn shade.


I hope you enjoyed this post, I just wanted to say that over the past three weeks I feel like I have slightly neglected my blog, I have let the quality of my posts and pictures slip and it's been really getting to me. So this week I started using a new camera to get me more motivated to take pictures for posts and write the posts in preparation and I think I can say it worked! I feel very pleased with this post and hopefully you will be getting better quality posts from now on.

What is your favourite makeup product this Autumn?

Drugstore Makeup Starter Kit

I am sorry for not posting last week, it was because I got swamped with homework and I really needed to get it all done and I wanted a post I had taken time on and not rushed to give to you. This post is a collab with Hannah from Hannah Rose her blog is beautiful so make sure to check out her version of this post.


Garnier BB Cream 
I have been using this BB cream for god knows how long and I think its perfect for anyone starting out on makeup because its got a very light coverage and its also very moisturising. If you want something with a bit more coverage I really recommend the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation.


Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer
This concealer is honestly in my opinion the best drugstore concealer because its not cakey, it really brightens up any dark circles and conceals so well also it lasts all day.


Revolution Blush Palette - Golden Sugar
I have used this palette a lot recently because not only has it got blushes in it it also has 3 contour shades and a highlighter, they are all lovely shades and so pigmented.


Sleek Blush - Rose Gold
I got this blush a little while back because of all the good things I heard about it, at first I didn't really like this blush but as I wore it more often I fell in love with it. It is quite a bright pink/rose colour but when on it is just a lovely subtle glow of pink and it really looks lovely. Also because it has  a little bit of shimmer in it it creates an almost highlight at the same time.


Maybelline Brow Drama
This is a very recent purchase for me and I love it this is perfect for anyone starting out on makeup because it shapes your eyebrows so well but in a really natural way. 


Collection Eyes Uncovered Palette
I have 2 of these palettes and the colours are beautiful and so pigmented, if you are starting out on makeup these pallets are really good because they are lovely nude colours.


Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
This mascara has to be the best mascara for lengthening and thickening lashes, it is very like the Benefit Roller Lash but at a fraction of the price. If you don't want a mascara as bold as this the Rimmel Wonder'full mascara is a favourite of mine as well.


L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick - 302
This was the first lipstick I ever bought and I wear it constantly, the colour 302 is a beautiful nude shade that is perfect for if your starting out on makeup because it's not a bold colour at all.


This is a makeup routine I use a lot for school/everyday and I keep finding that drugstore makeup is getting better and better in its quality. I hope you found this helpful if you want to get into makeup now or any time in the future :) 


What is your favourite drugstore makeup item?

Summer Makeup Look

Summer has come and I am off for 6 whole weeks which gives me time to hopefully give you some decent blog posts. I wanted to show you the makeup look I like to use in the summer because I tend to change to blushes and light makeup, just generally change my look around a bit. 


Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
This foundation is perfect for summer it is light-weight and so easy to blend. It also leaves you with a lovely dewy look. If you don't like foundations I reccomend the Garnier BB cream which I love and works pretty much the same as the Bourjois foundation just it doesnt give as much coverage.


Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer
I think this concealer is my favourite concealer I have ever tried, it is great for summer as it isn't cakey and it is really easy to blend. It covers any blemishes and brightens up the dark circles under my eyes, sometimes I find I can just put this on when I am having a good skin day.


Benefit Sugarbomb Blush
I cannot explain how much I love this blush, it is a mixture of four different shades of blushes and when mixed together create a lovely light summery blush.  Although this is very expensive it is so worth it if you're looking for a quality blush that will look great all summer long.


Maybelline Colour Tattoo
I have had this for ages and is a firm favourite of mine, this one is in the colour 'Pink Gold' which is a beautiful light shimmery pink shade which is perfect for the summer. It is also such a simple eye-shadow which makes you look like you have put some effort in (because if your like me I never have time for eye-shadow).


Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
It was only recently I got this after being recommended it by a friend and I can honestly say it works absolute wonders on my eyelashes. It lengthens them so easily and makes them bolder and thicker without making them clump together.


Benefit Bene Balm
This rose-tinted balm is something I wear every day I love it so much it, you can get it in four different colours all of which are beautiful and I am aiming to collect all of them. This balm is also brilliant because it is very moisturising.


I definitely think this is a lovely makeup look for summer because it could be made very light or just a little bit bolder. I am currently obsessed with Benefit products at the moment and use them all the time.


What makeup product would you recommend for summer?

Ella x

Beauty Q&A

Recently I have seen several people do this post and I thought it would be a fun thing to do, so I asked on my Instagram for questions and this is what I got.



Favourite Drugstore Brand? // @jadzforever 
This is such a hard question because I buy things from each brand but I feel that L'Oreal is my favourite because all there products are a really good quality and could be passed off as high end.


Which Is Your Favourite High End Brand And Why? // @sheandherbrightness
Mine would have to be Benefit because I think they have the best range of makeup and also the quality is so good. Although Mac does lovely products I have more from Benefit.


What Is The One Makeup Item You Can't Live Without? // @perksofbeinghannah
Definitely my Garnier BB cream as it is the one thing I cannot leave out of my makeup routine. It gives a really good coverage and evens out my skin tone.


What Is Your Favourite Drugstore Lipstick? // @amy_powis
I have a very big love for my L'Oreal colour riche lipstick,  I have it in the colour 302 which is a lovely 'My lips but better' shade.


Top 3 Favourite Makeup Brushes? // @floralblogger
I have only got a very small selection of Real Techniques Brushes but out of them it would be the; Powder brush, Contour brush and the Buffing brush.


When Did You Start Wearing Makeup And What Was Your First Product? // @floralblogger
I started wearing random bits of makeup in year 7 (e.g a bit of mascara or lip gloss) but I started wearing a full face of makeup in the middle of year 8. My first product was a Seventeen mascara.


If You Could Only Use One Beauty Product In Your Entire Life, What Would It Be And Why? // @_emilijaa
Mascara because it opens your eyes up and dramatically changes your look



Thank you to everyone that asked me a question, I really enjoyed doing this type of Q&A so I may do more in the future. Now here is my question for all of you :)

What is your favourite makeup brand and your favourite product from that brand?

Ella x

 

 



Drugstore Makeup | Haul

Recently I have splashed out on a few makeup products for spring and I am in love with them! So I thought I would do my first ever haul post, I use these products regularly in my makeup routine.


Rimmel Natural Bronzer
This was a quick buy item for me I picked it up just as I was about to go because it caught my eye. I use this bronzer everyday it is very pigmented and gives you a lovely colour. The only problem I have with it is that it is has a more orange tint then brown but once you blend it in it looks great.


L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in 302
I can't express my love for this enough, I literally wear this everyday and I am desperate to get another one. It is a lovely nude/dark pink colour, it is so moisturising and doesn't even feel like its there.


Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 08
This is another favourite but it is a little lighter and thicker then the other one. This gives a very rich colour and is a beautiful spring shade.


Maybelline Colour Tattoos In 'On and On Bronze' and 'Pink Gold'
I think everyone that wears makeup must have heard or have got one or more of these and I mean who can blame them, these are the perfect cream eye shadows. They are so long lasting and the colours are beautiful.


Garnier BB Cream
I was looking for a new BB cream so I had a look at what was a good one to get and this one popped up everywhere so I went and got it. This BB cream is the best I have ever had, it has good coverage but is also extremely moisturising, I will be doing a full review on this soon.


Overall all of these products have been very good to me so far so I definitely recommend any of these if you are looking for some new makeup, I have bought some other non-beauty related things recently so I might do another haul soon because I really enjoyed writing this one. Also starting this Tuesday I will be posting a food recipe every Tuesday so look out for that! One last thing is that if you haven't noticed I have some social media icons at the top right of my blog and have recently added twitter (the ones already on there are; Instagram, Google + and Bloglovin) so if you want to follow me on twitter you can click that or my name is @sprinklesofella.

What's your most favourite recent beauty purchase?

Ella x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



My Makeup Must Haves

 

I have quite a few makeup must haves but I have picked out my favourites to share with you all today. I have decided to stick with all drugstore products except for two but these two could be easily be replaced by a drugstore version. All of these can be used for any natural makeup look. The giveaway details will be at the bottom of this post.


Rimmel 9 in 1 BB cream
This is the second BB cream I have ever tried, it is £6.99 and I have it in the colour 'light' this colour is perfect for people who have light to medium coloured skin. I love it! I find it gives me a nice amount of coverage without feeling heavy, it is 9 in 1 and it says it; primes, moisturises, minimises pores, conceals, covers, smooths, mattifies, brightens and helps protect your skin. Overall it is an amazing BB cream and I recommend it to everyone who doesn't want to wear much makeup.


Rimmel Wonder'full mascara
I absolutely love this mascara it is my all time favourite mascara and I actually think this is better than the 'Roller Lash' benefit mascara which everyone has been raving about. It doesn't clump your lashes together, it spreads them evenly, for £7.99 it is so worth the price.


Rimmel Stay Matte powder
I have this in the colour 005 silky beige, this is an excellent product to use to make your face less shiny and it also helps keep your makeup on all day. Its such a good product for £3.99 and I cant wait to try out more products like this.


Clinique blusher
I don't actually know if they sell this any more but I think they do, I am not a big fan of blushers but when I do wear any blush this is my go to one as it is so pigmented and it is such a lovely colour. I have it in the colour 'iced lotus' which is a lovely pink.


Estee Lauder bronzer shimmer
I cannot express how much I love this it is the perfect shimmer powder with 5 different tones and can be used for eyes, cheeks or face! I use this mainly for contouring as it has the perfect colours to do so.


Seventeen wild metallic eyes
Oh my god... I have only just found out I have this but I have fallen in love it is a gorgeous colour that looks amazing just on its own. Everyone has been raving about the Maybelline colour tattoos and I was going to get one but honestly this is cheaper and looks amazing. I recommend this to all of you.



Recently I have decided to go out and buy the Rimmel foundation and some other things so when I have got them I will tell you what I think about them. I hope you enjoyed this part of my post :)

Ella x

 

                                                                  

          



Makeup - Why do we use it?

The other day I was sitting in class and I overheard a boy in my class talking about girls wearing makeup and it made me think well actually why do we wear makeup?


1. Confidence - Many girls especially in our society nowadays feel like they aren't pretty enough or they just feel very self conscious about the way they look and makeup is a way of covering up and you feel better about how you look and gives us a little confidence boost.


2. Advertisement - This may sound really weird at first but what I mean is that in the adverts they have these beautiful/perfect looking models and you look at them and aspire to be that pretty, so you try to be, but what many people don't realise is that the models faces and body is edited to be made to look perfect.


3. Clearer complexion - People (including myself) wear makeup to hide under-eye circles or blemishes. This makes us feel better about ourselves.


4. For fun! - Makeup is generally something girls have that's different to boys so sometimes its nice to mix and match and playing around with makeup is really fun and if you go wrong you can just wash it off and start again!


Never feel like you have to wear makeup just because your friends do or someone says you should, be yourself because that's the best person you can ever be. But if you feel more confident with it on (like me) go for it because if that's how you gain confidence its worth it.



'Makeup should never be used to hide your yourself. It should be used to enhance your natural beauty'  -  Kira Carl

Ella x