Brushes

So I decided to blog about the brushes I have and the ones that I want and why I have these.
I currently own the MAC brushes 217, 219, 239, 187, 130, 129SH and the 182 - Kabuki Brush. My favourite brush for applying my foundation is the 130 and for applying MSFN powder I use the 182. I also use the kabuki if I want to lighten my blush if I picked up too much product. I bought the 129SH for applying blush but I didn't like it so I don't use that anymore I use the 187 instead. I use the 187 with powders and blushes, it is a multitasking brush. All my eyeshadow brushes are great for my small eyes, the distance between my eyes and brow is short. I want to buy one extra 239 and 213 brush.

From top to bottom MAC brushes nr 130, 129SH, 187, 217, 239, 219 and 182 in the upper right corner

I also own 3 brushes from Guerlain which I got when I bought one Rouge G Lipstick and Terracota Light Bronzing Powder. They came in a small pouch with Guerlain written over it, it containted two eyeshadow brushes and one small face brush. They are great brushes and so soft.

After watching/reading reviews of Hakuhodo brushes on various blogs and youtube I am intrigued and I want to buy some brushes from them. Not right now because they are expensive but I hope later this year. The brushes I want to buy are from the Kokutan series; the Kokutan Finishing Brush LAG(I read it is really soft), Kokutan Eye Shadow Brush T(It's like a better version of the 219) and the Kokutan Eye Shadow Brush M. From the S100 series; the S103 Powder Blush Brush pointed and the S121G Eye Shadow Brush round and flat. I also want to buy the G516 Concealer Brush since I don't own any concealer brushes. The reason I don't want to buy the MAC 109 brush for contouring is that I want to buy the better quality brush from Hakuhodo the S103.

The reason I don't own or want to buy any eyeliner brushes is that I am not a fan of applying gel eyeliners. I want to buy a brow brush but I still haven't decided which one.

I hope this helps,
Alexa

Change of plans

So I was very interested in Diva in Distress eyeshadow from the Jeanius Collection because in the first promo pics it looked like it was going to be a grey eyeshadow but now after viewing swatches on Temptalia, for some reason it is blue-ish. So I am very disspointed in that, also the one lipstick I wanted to buy Riveting Rose also looks different, so I am torn. I think I will still get the lipstick because I don't own one in that shade also the other ones look great in swatches on Temptalia but I don't know if they will look great on my pale NC20 skin. So I guess I'll have to wait until the 8th of April to find out (that is when this collection is out here in the Netherlands).

Alexa

My Birthday!

So today is my Birthday and I just wanted to thank my boyfriend for buying MAC Mega Metal Eyeshadow Odalisque for me! I couldn't believe it when I saw it! I am sooo happy! It is such a beautiful color! He told me that it was sold out...sneaky sneaky sneaky! I will take pictures later...

Here are some pictures:

MAC Mega Metal Eyeshadow in the shade Odalisque

Have a great week!
Alexa

MAC Peacocky Collection

So for Valentine's Day my boyfriend got me 2 products from this collection! I am sooo happy that he remembered! I got Noir Plum Mega Metal Shadow and Scandelicious Kissable Lipcolour. So I tested the lipcolour, I really like the texture and the finish. It doesn't feel like a regular lipglass so that is one of the reasons I really like it. The color is darker on me than I expected but the more I see it on my lips, the more I like it. As for the eyeshadow I also wanted Odalisque and Ego but they were sold out. But still I am very happy!!! I will post pics later. I still have to test the eyeshadow but I do like it!

So I took some pictures and here they are!

MAC Kissable Lipcolour in the shade Scandelicious

MAC Mega Metal Shadow in the shade Noir Plum

Have a great week!
Alexa

It's been a while...

So it's been a while since my last post. Have been really busy at work and with school. I now have more free time so, I will try to post more often.

We had a full house for the holidays! My aunt and cousin came for Christmas and New Year. They were excited to see snow for the first time since they never saw it before. My cousin would go play outside everyday... in the cold! Me and my mother cooked dinner Christmas Eve, it was all very delicious. I also baked a cake. We had a great time. Fluffy still enjoys her present. She even opened it all by herself... (I will try to take a picture, can't promise!)

My Birthday is coming up, not planning anything... But I guess I'll bake a cake.

I am looking forward to buying some new MAC make up at the beginning of March from their new collections. I want to buy the Diva in Distress eyeshadow from the Jeanius Collection, I also want to buy one lipstick but I still can't decide between Acid Wash and Riveting Rose. So I guess when I'm there I'll choose one. I also want to buy two products from the Mac Wonder Woman Collection; the Marquise d' Lipstick and the Pink Power Mineralize Skinfinish. Other than these two products I don't really like the other make up from this collection.
I want to also mention that I bought one more product from Philosophy I Love Candy Corn Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath. It is absolutely amazing, I LOVE the smell! I enjoy taking a shower and thinking about Candy Corn. I am definitely gonna keep buying their Shower Gels(I bought some for some family and friends and they enjoy it as much as I do). I also enjoy their Purity Made Simple, I have sensitive skin and I noticed this doesn't irritate my skin. So I will keep buying it, it doesn't remove make up but that is not the reason I bought it for. My moisturizer and eye cream are still Clinique. Although, I want to get a better eye cream but, I still have not decided which one. Maybe I'll go get some samples so I can compare because it is expensive to buy one eye cream and then to realize it doesn't work. But I do love my Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief, I still can't decide if I have to get the rich version of All About Eyes or do eye creams do nothing at all? When and if I find an answer I will let you know!

I think I shared enough for now,
Alexa