Lumi Magique

So a while back I lost my precious M.A.C studio finish concealer and was in desperate need of some replacements, unfortunately I wasn't anywhere near a M.A.C counter or any of the high end brands at all, this lead me to trying a few drugstore concealers which is something I have never dabbled in before.

I decided to pick up the Loreal Lumi Magique concealer on the recommendation of so many people and the endless chatter about its comparison to the YSL Touche Eclat which I wasn't prepared to pay the crazy price tag for. 

Firstly the packaging is stunning, especially for being a drugstore item, not often to you find a product looking this pretty in your local chemist. It is very similar in packaging to the Touche Eclat and the brush also seems very much the same (I have never owned the Touche Eclat but I have swatched it instore).  

The colour I chose was number 1 Light which was the correct colour for me but given the limited 3 shade options there simply wont be one for everyone. I also want to mention the $27.95 price tag attached to this item which I do believe is a rip off. 

The brush works well with the product coming through easily but I don't really understand the use for the brush end as you cannot blend the product out on its own, you could have just as easily used the product with a different applicator.

Now here is where the disappointments started. This product is marketed as a 'Highlighting Concealer', the Highlighter portion is totally correct, creating a variation in skin tone that looks natural but adds shape to the face, but the concealer portion is just not a good name for this product. I found the coverage slightly uneven, patchy in places and just not enough coverage for anything. I wanted to be able to use this product on 'no make up, make up days' but I cannot get away with using this product alone.

The product also dry's very fast which makes it quite hard to blend, not at all something I was expecting.

I will say it really depends on what you are looking for in this item, it simply doesn't meet my needs. If you have very even, normal skin that you only need a little brightening added to make it nice, or perhaps have mature skin, this might work wonders, but for my young, oily skin this does not help the case.

Zeeta x

Beguiled

I thought we would kick off the Winter months with one of my favourite vampy lipsticks, and on the plus side, its at a really great price point.

Of course I am talking about the infamous TopShop 'Beguiled' Lipstick. This stunning product has been compared endlessly to M.A.C's 'Darkside' as well as a myriad of other High End lippies that are substantially more pricey. 

The packaging is the standard TopShop 'LIPS' styling with the white matte tube and the dark grey stripes and text. Although I really like how secure they feel when opening and closing as well as the way they feel in the hand, you cannot deny the outside gets very dirty, very easily. 

Described on the website as a 'Wine' colour, I would totally agree, you could also call it a rich berry tone, or a medium plum. This is honestly my favourite type of colour with my skin tone, I just think the warm, rich and deep mix of colour works for me, and this is one of my favourites. 

As with all TopShop lipsticks they are a matte finish with a very slight satin glow. I find these are one of the most moisturising formulas on the market and are easy to wear all day in comparison to other with a similar texture. 

As a whole I would totally recommend the TopShop lipstick in any colour, they are one of my favourite formulas ever. This colour is spectacular and would look great on anyone of any age, trust me, a mature woman could totally rock this shade. 

Zeeta x

Non-Beauty Favourites of the Moment

It is that time of them month where I share my Favourite Non-Beauty items with you all! 

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Everyday Items

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I like to keep the necessities in one place, and for me this is a wooden chopping board that was a wonderful wedding gift (I received for attending the wedding, I did not get married) that is a symbol of that wonderful day but also a rather hand places to keep everything I need when running out the door (and look rather stylish)

The board itself is a hard wood 2inch thick, dark stain board that has pride of place on the island in the kitchen as this is the most convent place to keep all of these items. 

First up we have my car keys, nothing too exciting, but I do have a rather cute collection of antique (and completely useless) keys that I have used as my key ring since I got my car, I like it but sometimes I have to sort out eight keys before I get the right one. 

Next is my watch and bangle that I wear everyday without fail. The bangle is a gold band from ASOS that was very affordable (I will link it or something similar HERE) which is the perfect combination with the watch. The watch itself is the Michael Kors MK8077 I believe and is readily available. It is a unisex watch and I adore the size as well as the true yellow gold colour as I am a golden girl at heart.

The sunglasses are a cheap and cheerful pair from Portmans that were $25 just after New Year. I really love the understated round shape that is made even more subtle with the semi clear tortoise shell frame and well blended smoke colour. The lenses are also a mid-tone brown purple which is less harsh then the normal black I tend to go for.

Lastly the necklace is also an ASOS buy but unfortunately it is no longer available. I love this as an everyday piece as it is simple but adds a little edge to an outfit. It is easy to throw on with anything and looks great with my watch. 

I hope you enjoyed this little peak into my everyday Items and how I arrange them for easy use.

Zeeta x

Super Massive Fashion Haul

Just incase you missed this rather #feeingspendy video, here it is!

Zeeta x

Luminous Flush

So as I am relaunching this blog I really wanted to kick it off with a bang, and in what better way then with my favourite product of the moment. After much hype, obsessing over swatches and a whole lot of back and forth wether I needed this item, I caved and here we are.

The item I picked up was of course the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Lumiere in 'Luminous Flush, and can I just say, I am in love

This is a beautiful Rose, Champagne hybrid blush is exactly what I wanted and I could not be happier. The amazingly stunning marble pattern of the two colours (the Luminous Light Ambient lighting Powder, and a pigmented bright rose) is not only the best thing to look at in my make up bag but also distributes the perfect amount of product on the cheeks. 

On me this shade is the perfect warm, bright everyday blush that creates the most gorgeous 'luminous' glow to the skin. This blush is far from being the most natural on the market which was not what I was looking for, however with the diffusion technology that has gone into creating these blushes they blend seamlessly into the skin no matter how much you apply.

The packaging is lovely to look at. The outside casing a lovely mirrored gold, not a tacky cheap gold, but an antique style with slight variations in the tone.  The size of the blush is a middle size, not as large as the Nars blushes (which are cheaper) but not as small as many others on the market.

The mirror inside is a decent size and is very colour and size accurate which can be an issue with some mirrors but not this one. I will say the plastic the container is made of is slightly on the cheap feeling side but because it is so sturdy I don't mind at all, I'm never worried its going to come open in my bag.

I have read in some reviews that people are not impressed as they have found these blushes chalky, while I will say I did notice a little bit in some of the other colours in store, there is no chalkyness in this blush. I also feel that even with a little excess powder these will all blend seamlessly into the skin and create a very lovely finish.

It has also been drawn to my attention that some people feel that the claims that these are luminous blushes is false, but I am sure it is just what expectations you have about this product. There is no glitter, sparkle or excessive sheen, They are not like the M.A.C mineralize skin finishes with plenty of glowly particles and they are certainly not OTT, however they are going to give the cheeks a very healthy, not powdery, natural skin finish that really does warm up the skin and give you life!

Overall I am extremely happy with this blush and I cannot wait to get my hands on a few more from the collection. I have worn this everyday since I got it (two weeks +) and cannot see that slowing down any time soon. They retail for $50, a little on the pricey side but oh so worth it and are available from Mecca Cosmetica.

Zeeta x

Beauty Haul!

Yes thats right, I have been shopping up a storm recently and of course I want to share my purchases with you all! Enjoy. x