Hi Divas 

On one of my recent shopping trips, I was so excited to see the new L.A. Girl foundation stocked at my local Dischem store. I have watched many reviews on YouTube about this foundation and I really wanted to try it. I had no idea that it was available in South Africa and to date have not heard anybody talking about it. The reason for my excitement is that this foundation promises a matte finish with medium to full coverage and an affordable price tag to boot. I have combination skin and since Summer is on its way in the Southern Hemisphere, I need a bullet proof foundation that won't budge in the South African heat. This is my first L.A Girl product that I have ever tried as I skipped on their HD Pro Coverage Long Wear foundation. The shades that would have suited me looked a little too orange for my liking and the fact that the base transferred like crazy truly put me off. This new matte formula however has good undertones for my shade range and is transfer proof. Whoop!

The L.A Girl PRO Matte High Definition Long Wear Foundation comes in 14 shades. I chose the shade Light Tan, as this one is described as a medium shade with yellow undertones. For reference, I wear warm beige in Too Faced Born This Way and 290 in Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr' Foundation. The L.A. Girl light tan has strong yellow undertones and comes off quite warm on the skin. This would be a perfect Summer shade for me as I tend to tan easily in the warmer months. The foundation is packaged in a 30 ml glass bottle. It comes with a sturdy black pump and a matte black cap. The actual bottle is quite slender in design and seems very travel friendly as it is not bulky and can be stored easily. This sleek design is very pretty and looks sophisticated. I absolutely love the pump on the bottle as it feels really high end and not cheap or flimsy like most lower end/drug store foundations.  The matte black cap can get easily stained or dirty by foundation residue from finger tips, therefore do keep that in mind when using the bottle.

The product is described as a long wear matte foundation with a smooth suede finish and does not contain SPF. It promises to give medium to full coverage using a sponge or brush. For application I have to use three full pumps to completely cover my whole face as the pumps are quite small in size. The consistency of the foundation is a liquid but it is not too runny. It has a creamy texture and blends easily. I have used a sponge, hands and brush to apply the foundation. Using a sponge or your hands gives the most coverage and smooth finish. A brush seems to give a medium coverage as it slightly thins the product out. The sponge presses the foundation into the skin giving that full coverage effect. It definitely gives medium to full coverage but it is not completely full coverage. It covers my under eye bags well and smooths out any pigmentation problems on my skin. For blemishes or acne marks, you would need a concealer to completely cover those. The foundation dries down fairly quickly therefore you would either have to work in sections on the face or blend it out really quickly. You could probably get away with not setting your face with powder if you have very dry skin but I always set my face come rain or shine with a translucent powder. This gives a smooth finish and locks in all my liquid products.

As you can see in the photo above, the foundation looks flawless on my skin. It feels and sits really comfortable on my face. It does not transfer, slide down or tug at my skin. Sometimes, I even forget that I am wearing foundation as it feels truly light weight and breathable. Even though this gives a super matte finish my skin does not feel tight or dry. The suede feel is true to its claims and the foundation is long wearing too. I have worn this while exercising and it does not break down or fade away. The shade melts wonderfully into my actual skin tone, and you could probably not tell the difference between the two. I have not noticed the base oxidizing on me and that is a bonus to. At the end of the day I do notice some fading around my nose, but that is to be expected as that is where I get the oiliest and I sometimes have to blow my nose due to sinus issues that I have been having. I truly like this foundation and would totally purchase another bottle when I finish this one. It looks so natural on my skin, gives a soft matte finish, has great longevity, awesome packaging for travel and affordable too. 

*Have you tried this foundation? Let me know your thoughts below. I honestly have nothing bad to say about it. Oh, no wait the shade range can definitely be improved! Thank you for reading. *

Lots of Love!

Divalicious Kisses

Xxxx

Hi Divas!

I do not have much experience when it comes to Catrice makeup products. I have only ever used their lipsticks, nail polishes and blushes, which I loved by the way. I noticed that Catrice came out with a new HD Foundation and I was super curious about its performance. I went online and tried to do as much research on the product as possible. To my surprise it was really hard to find good reviews especially in English. I watched as much Youtube tutorials as possible to see if the foundation was worth buying or not. Most had satisfying results, so I thought I would give it a try too. I went to my local Dischem and purchased the shade 030 Sand Beige. There are only four shades in the foundation range which is a fail when it comes to women of colour. All four of the shades are light in tone with the darkest being 040 Medium Beige. Catrice is a German brand so I do understand that the brand markets to their main demographic in Europe. When it comes to exporting to South Africa this is an epic fail since the majority of our demographic is not pale in skin tone. Anyway, I still love the brand, I just wish they would produce a variety of shades in other countries.

On to the review:

The foundation is packaged in a sturdy 30ml glass bottle with a dropper top. I personally prefer pumps over dropper tops as it is easier to get the product out. It's also less messy when using a pump. I do like the look of the packaging though. It looks very high end and classy. The product is described as a mattifying full coverage foundation. It promises to give a lightweight feel and second skin effect while lasting up to 24 hours. It swears to give a high definition result, thus looking picture perfect on camera. Yes, please sign me up for that! I am combination skin and love matte foundations. What drew me to this product even more is that it claimed to give you air brushed skin while still looking natural. As mentioned above I chose the third shade out of the four, 030 Sand Beige. Even though, this shade is lighter than my skin tone there is a reason for my madness. Since I did not know how the base will play out on my face, I decided to go lighter. I was looking for a lighter foundation shade to mix in with my current foundations to match my Winter complexion. In addition to this, I had no idea if the product would oxidize on me, so I chose a lighter shade. I figured I could always purchase 040 Medium Beige, which is closer to my skin tone, if I really liked it.

The consistency of the liquid coverage is very runny. I do not apply dropper products directly on my face as it drips down every where. I prefer to place a few drops on my hand and apply it on my face with a brush or sponge. One full drop of this foundation is enough to cover your whole face and have a natural look. Going in with a second drop will definitely give you more full coverage. I applied the product on separate occasions with a brush, sponge and my hands. I do have to say that I love applying foundation with my hands the best, as I get full coverage and an even application. Applying it with a wet sponge gives good coverage and looks natural but a lot of the product gets absorbed into the sponge, which kills my spirit a little inside. When using a brush it's a little harder to blend and can cause streaks. It too sometimes soaks up the product and you end up having to apply more drops. Either way you choose to apply the base, it dries down quite quickly so be sure to not waste time for even coverage. The foundation has an incredible matte finish. I usually apply a matte setting powder quite liberally all over my face when using other foundations. With this one, I lightly dusted some powder because my face was super matte.

So how do I feel about this foundation? As you can see in the two photos above, the shade 030 Sand Beige has a yellow undertone which I love! I think the shade looks really good on me for my Winter skin. It does oxidize throughout the day but not too much. It is definitely too light to wear in the Summer months and I will mix this colour with a darker foundation. My base lasts well on me throughout the day. The foundation does not move around or transfer. My one pet peeve is when my base transfers all over the place. This does not do that, thankfully. As I mentioned above, this dries down to a super matte finish. This could be your worse nightmare or best dream. I have combination skin and I noticed that while the foundation performed well in my t-zone, my mouth and forehead area would sometimes look dry. I found that I would look drier on some days and not on others. This of cause was due to the chilly Winter weather and the moisturiser I was wearing. If you have a tendency to have dry skin, it would be best to wear a hydrating moisturiser and primer. This would give your face a good moisturising base and the foundation would not cling to dry patches. I noticed too that if not blended out well the foundation can settle into fine lines like my forehead. Make sure you do a proper makeup application.

Final Thoughts:
I think this foundation performs very well for a drugstore product. It gives great coverage and you don't even need to use concealer on days you want a minimal look. It does give an HD effect and looks good in pictures. I do not agree that your face will look completely natural. You can see that you are wearing makeup but it's a better version of your skin, if you know what I mean. This is a super matte foundation and will not work well on dry skin tones. If you are oily, this one might be your best friend. I am combination skin and with the right moisturiser and primer it worked well on me. I do not have proof that it lasts for 24 hours but I did do heavy 50 minute cardio exercises wearing the foundation and it did not smudge or budge. It looked pretty flawless except for my runny mascara, LOL.

Let me know your thoughts. Have you tried this foundation?

I hope this review was helpful
Lots of love
Divalicious Kisses
Xxxx

Hi Divas

Welcome back to my blog. Yes I know it has been a while since I posted anything meaningful on here. To be honest I struggled to get back into the blogging groove. Easter happened and I was doing shows and didn't have the motivation to blog. I have since shaken off that negative energy and decided to get back into the swing of things. Also, I totally forgot that this month my blog turned 5 years old. Whoop Whoop!!! Happy Birthday to Diva Desle ;-) Any way to brighten things up on this little space of mine I thought I would do a fun post. This week I am sharing some great and crazy makeup hacks with you. Hope you like them.

1. Create your own Tinted Moisturizer: If you have natural glowy skin and want a light coverage base on lazy Saturdays, you could totally create your own BB cream. Mix a drop of your foundation and moisturiser and blend it on your face. You will enhance your natural beauty and look like you have flawless skin. Of course be careful what foundation you use. Preferably pick one that blends out easily with your hands and does not cake up or become chunky.

2. Control Oils With Powder Before Foundation: If you struggle with oily skin and your makeup tends to melt off your face here is a quick hack for you. Before applying foundation, dab a little bit of translucent powder on your t-zone. Make sure you do a light layer so that the powder is not visible. This will create an extra barrier for your oils to seep through before it hits your foundation. If you know you are going to be out in the sun all day and your trusty makeup primer is nowhere to be seen, then this is a great trick.

3. Swatch Lipsticks On Your Finger Tips: When swatching lipsticks in stores don't swatch them on the back of your hand. Swatch them on the tips of your fingers. It has a similar appearance to your lips. I know, like who knew?! This will help you in making those super tough life decisions.... Coral red or Coral pink?

4.  Use Sticky Tape To Spot Clean Your Eyeshadow Brushes: So you are in a hurry or you went on a business trip and only brought one eyeshadow brush with you, don't fret. Miraculously you got some sticky tape lying around, LOL. Take a piece and use the sticky side to clean off any eyeshadow you used before. Gentle rub the bristles on the adhesive side and watch how easy it is to clean your brush in seconds. This is great if you only have one brush to do a whole eye look.Yes the struggle can sometimes be SO REAL.

5. 3 In 1 Look With Lipstick: Did you know you can use lipstick as a cream eyeshadow and not only as a blush. Yip it is true folks! It gives a natural flush of colour on your eyelids when you blend it out with your finger. I have done this before and it seriously works. Say you at the gym or in a random parking lot looking like a walking corpse. You see a cute guy walk pass and you want to look semi decent when he sees you. Just grab that pink lipstick and plump up your lips, cheeks and eyes. Viola semi goddess in seconds ;-D Do remember obviously creamy formulas blend out better than mattes. Also a light sheer pink or nude colours look more flattering on the eyes. Make it work for you girl. *wink* ;-)

6. Make Your Own Colourful Liquid Eyeliners: This hack is for the adventurous spirit in you! Scrape off some coloured eyeshadow of your choice and mix it with eyeshadow primer and a bit of Vaseline. Blend it with a brush and draw it on with an eyeliner brush. You can also spray some MAC Fix Plus to make the product glide on easier. Great if you are at a festival or music concert and want to jazz up your makeup.You don't need to spend money buying 10 different colour eyeliners. Make your own when the occasion arises.

7. Match Your Concealer Shade With Your Inner Arms: This one blew my mind away too! The skin on your inner arm is usually a true indication of your actual skin tone as it has not been touched by the sun. If you want to conceal blemishes and scars (not highlight your face) then match your concealer shade to the tone of your skin on your inner arm. The shade that matches you the most will be perfect to conceal imperfections and still look natural and not overdone.

8. DIY Highlighter Brush: If you have fluffy brushes and struggle to control the amount of highlight you put on your face then this hack does the trick. Take a hair pin and place it towards the middle of your makeup brush hairs. It will cause the hairs to taper and create a perfect shape to apply your highlight. This is great if you are travelling and you only brought minimal makeup brushes along with you. You might be out of control when using a fluffy brush and end up looking like a glittery unicorn if you don't restrain your overly excited hand. It seriously works!

9. Craziest one yet! Make Your Own Face Setting Spray: If you have seriously sensitive skin, this last hack is just for you. Most setting sprays contain chemicals that might aggravate your skin if you are allergic to the ingredients. To prevent your skin from becoming irritated and full blown angry with you, mix a few drops of Aloe Vera gel with some purified water in a bottle. Use a 1:3 ratio and shake it up. Viola, you have a refreshing makeup spray. You can even add a few drops of rose water, lavender or witch hazel to give your spray a lovely scent and kick to revive the skin. This spray will freshen up your makeup and revitalise your face. Make sure to use purified water and not regular tap water as this spray will contain no preservatives and won't last as long as store bought spray. 

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Do you have any makeup hacks you want to share with me? Comment down below.

Thank you so much for reading. 
Lots of love. 
Xxxx

My Night Time SkinCare Routine Summer 2017

Hello gorgeous Divas!

This will be my first beauty products post review for 2017. As you all know I am a serious makeup junkie. I adore cosmetics and the process of applying it every morning relaxes me. As I am getting older I have really been investing in my skincare routine. I find I am becoming a skin care addict too and the ritual of cleansing and moisturising my face everyday gives me the same euphoria that applying my makeup does. Korean Skin Care has been on my radar for a while now and I have truly been investing in their products. Compared to Western skincare, Korean products usually have the most natural and beneficial ingredients for the skin. Most brands are cruelty free, do not use parabens and have ingredients that target problems areas high on their manufacturing list. Korean skin care is also much cheaper than a lot of Western brands. Now don't get me wrong, there are a lot of high end Korean products that can really make your wallet cry. There are also great Western products that have amazing ingredients and are kind to your wallet. It all depends on the individual product and brand. By trial and error I feel I am leaning to Korean skin care more often now. I have seen amazing results on my skin. I have not given up Western products completely though. I love combining the two for optimal results. Below is my current Summer routine as I may change some products in Winter.

1. The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter: This product is amazing. I am not even joking. When I first used it I didn't expect to fall in love with it like I did. I have a full review on it here. This butter is super gentle on the skin and gets rid of all makeup including waterproof mascara. It cleanses the face well too. I double cleanse my face because I wear makeup everyday. I use this butter as the first step to removing all my makeup thoroughly. I rub a small amount all over my face and wash it off with water.

2. Clarins Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel: Once I removed all my makeup I like to double cleanse and use my favourite face wash of life which is this gorgeous gel cleanser. It contains Moringa extracts which is well known to rejuvenate skin and remove impurities. The cleanser smells amazing and is very gentle on the skin. It has a gel consistency at first and turns into a foam as you wash your face. I use it to thoroughly remove dirt and grime from my pores. It leaves my face squeaky clean but not dry or sensitive. Read my full review on it here.

3. Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner Toner: This is a kind of a cult beauty product in the Korean  market. Everyone including their grandma uses this toner. I too have written a review on it which you can read here. This is marketed as a 10 in 1 toner which cleanses pores, removes dead skin, refines skin tone and balances ph level of the skin while controlling sebum. I personally love this toner because it thoroughly removes makeup and dirt without making my skin dry. It is very gentle to use even though it does contain a small amount of alcohol. This 250ml bottle is a holy grail product for me. I have gone through more than four of these bottles in the past few years. I will definitely keep repurchasing it.

4. Goodal Moisture Barrier Fresh Liquid: This is a fairly new brand on the Korean skin care market. I discovered the brand while searching for affordable essences. Even though I have combination skin I felt like my skin was feeling a little dry lately. I decided to invest in a moisturising essence that would penetrate deep into my skin and provide extra hydration. Korean essences are different to western serums in that it is slightly lighter and applied after toner and before a serum. It has a viscous texture which is packed with nutrients that benefit the skin. I chose the Goodal Moisture Barrier Liquid not only for the price but for the awesome ingredient list. The 150ml bottle contains a good amount of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) which is proven to prevent hyper pigmentation, brighten skin tone and prevent ageing. I splash a few drops on my hand and pat it into my face. It truly moisturises and brightens my skin. I use it twice a day before I apply my day or night cream. The scent is quite floral and strong. If that is not your thing then you may want to skip this one and find another essence.
 

5. Nature Republic Argan 20 Real Cream: Nature Republic is a very famous and well established cosmetic brand in Korea. They have an array of skin care products catered to different needs. My western creams were starting to become too expensive on my wallet. I decided to try a cheaper cream that is packed with the same wonderful ingredients of a high end brand. As you know, just because a product is expensive does not mean it has good ingredients that are beneficial to the skin. Sometimes you pay more for the brand name and packaging than the actual product itself. When buying skin care always look at your ingredient list and not just the packaging and brand name alone. The cream that I use is formulated with fermented argan oil. Argan oil is known as liquid gold for your hair and skin. It contains high amounts of Vitamin E which provides nutrition and moisture for the skin. Argan oil is known for it's anti ageing properties too. While this cream is not number one in the anti ageing department, I feel for my skin right now it provides enough nutrients and hydration. As I get older I will definitely buy another cream with more anti ageing punch. This cream comes in a 50ml tub and smells sweet and fresh. It's quite thick in consistency and a little goes a long way. I love to use this at night and wake up to plump skin in the morning.

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Thank you for coming on this skin care journey with me. I know this post was a tad long but I had so much vital information to share. I really hope you found it interesting and helpful. The cosmetic and skin care realm is a huge market. There are so many amazing products and brands from all around the world. I love expanding my horizons and trying new things. I would love to explore the Middle Eastern and some other European brands out there one day. All the products I reviewed are available on EBay and Amazon if you are interested in purchasing them and you do not find them in your local stores ;-)


Divalicious kisses!
Xxxx

Hi beautiful Divas!

I am very excited to share a budget beauty gem with you. On one of my recent shopping trips I came across the Essence eyeliner pen in Clicks stores. I have been using the NYX Superfine Liner religiously and ran out of it. I decided to try something new and opted for the Essence eyeliner as it was more than half the price of the NYX liner. I paid under R50 (+ $5) for it. I had no idea if this product was going to be a hit or miss for me but because it was so cheap, I did not hesitate to buy it and test it out. The eyeliner is packaged loose on the Essence stands and does not come in a box or plastic packaging. It is shaped like a black pen and feels very comfortable in my hands and between the fingers when using it. When taking off the cap the pen tip is drenched in product so be careful to not shake the pen excessively or you will end up with black eyeliner ink all over your carpet, and this is exactly what happened to me, poo! I managed to clean that mess up in a jiffy so no makeup stains on the carpet, yeah!

The eyeliner felt tip is quite thin at the tip and tapers out in a wider shape towards the base. This tip too is much longer than the NYX pen liner. I was actually having a mini panic attack before I used the pen as I had no idea how I would control that elongated tip. It seemed as long as a train compared to my NYX liner. Any way all this hesitation was all in vain because this mighty long tip actually worked to my advantage. I found it so easy to glide the pen across the base of my upper lash line and create a perfect black line. There was seriously no fuss. I created a lovely black line across my eye in seconds by one stroke of gliding the brush. If you press the base of the pen against the eye the line will be much thicker than just using the tip. It is very easy to get the brush on the inner corner of the eyes with no smudging. Controlling the pen and creating different thickness with the lines was very easy to achieve.


Creating my wing was an absolute breeze too. Everyone has their own technique in creating their perfect winged liner. I found that what works for someone might not work for me and that is OK. As long as you feel comfortable and create a winged liner that you are happy with. Most people like to start at the base of the eye and draw the pen up towards the brow. I prefer to start at the top and work my way down to the base of my eye. With this brush I can create a perfect wing liner in one stroke by slowly drawing the brush from my outer crease to my lash line. I then go in and fix any smudges or ridges with the pen. As you can see in the photo above my wing is sharp and perfect and ready to take flight! Lol. I was very surprised by the lasting power of the liner. I exercised in excessive heat and my face was drenched in sweat. I could not believe my eyes when I saw that my liner did not smudge, run or budge. It was still perfectly in place. This budget beauty has staying power! The liner is very easy to remove as well when I wash my face with my cleansing face wash. It comes off with no mess and no fuss.


I really recommend this eyeliner pen to anyone who is starting out with their winged liner technique or if you want to have your winged liner done in a jiffy because you don't have time in the mornings to deal with a brush and gel liners. Have you tried this product? Let me know below.

Thanks for reading beauties!

Divalicious kisses

Xxxx

Lazy Saturday Makeup: 

F.O.T.D & O.O.T.D

Hi Divas!

Hope you had a stunning weekend. I thought I would do a post on what I love to wear on Saturdays. Saturdays are usually my lazy days. I love to sleep late, drink coffee all morning and just put on my sneakers and comfy leggings. I dress up and go all glam on Sundays but my Saturdays are usually my chill days. I will definitely do a look post on what I love to wear on Sundays too, so look out for that. Now Cape Town has been particularly chilly this past week therefore I have been wearing my winter coats and boots every day. I took the outfit photos below a while ago when the sun was still out and about in Cape Town.

Saturday F.O.T.D Makeup: 

Revlon Photoready Pressed Powder in Light/Medium 020: I never wear liquid foundation as I prefer to wear pressed powders because it works great for my combination skin. I have an oily t- zone, so pressed powder keeps my face matte throughout the day. The Revlon Pressed powder gives a natural sheer coverage which I love.

L'oreal Miss Manga Mascara: This is my favourite everyday mascara by far. This drug store product elongates my lashes and gives me a dramatic lash effect. The formula is quite wet and thick. So do be careful as lashes can get clumpy. I love this mascara because it makes my eyes look glamorous when I don't wear eyeshadow.

L'occitane Facecolor Cream Duo Blush in Rose Reverence: This is the only cream blush I own as I prefer to wear powder blushes. When I want a more natural rosy glow on my cheeks I opt for this pretty cream blush by L'occitane. It comes in two shades, a bright rosy pink and light peach colour. I use my fingers to blend in the blush. You can also use a stippling makeup brush. I love the natural flushed look it leaves on my cheeks.

Maybelline Babylips in Cherry Lips: These tinted Babylips products are perfect to wear on days when you don't want to look too over done. This shade gives a slight tint of cherry red colour on the lips. Again I love that it looks natural and rosy on my face.

Saturday O.O.T.D:

Hello Kitty leggings from Pick n' Pay Clothing store
Red Levi Sneakers
Silver 'Great' Necklace from H&M
Silver Heart Earrings from Mr Price
Nails Inc manicure in Marylebone Lane

What do you ladies love to do on Saturdays? Let me know below.
Wishing you a beautiful week. :-)))

Lots of divalicious kisses

Xxxx

Hi Divas!

I love finding beauty products that are excellent in quality on the face and easy on my wallet. I don't mind splashing out on makeup but sometimes I love to find some great budget friendly beauty buys that work just as well as the high end brands. So if you are a budget queen like me and love a good bargain, I know you will enjoy this post. I went to my local Clicks store and stocked up on some Essence products. Here's my haul....

Essence Eyebrow Stylist Set

The eyebrow styling set comes with a mini applicator brush, three different eyebrow stencil shapes to help you shape and fill in your brows and two eyebrow shadows. The shadows come in two colours, a light brown and a very dark brown shade. These shades are versatile and perfect for any skin colour. It can be used on light or dark hair. I love to mix my shades for a more multidimensional look. I use the darker colour towards the end of my brows to fill them in and the lighter shade at the beginning of my brows as my brows are darker and thicker at the front sections. I love the shades as it is matte and has no shimmer which gives a completely natural look. The only problem I have with this set is that there is quite a bit of loose shadow and fall out as you brush the shadows on your brows. They don't fall out during the day but do fall off the brush on application. Be careful that you do not get any on your clothes as you apply it. As a budget friendly makeup product this is good as an everyday brow styling set and the packaging is travel friendly.

Essence Lash and Brow Gel Mascara

 I bought this clear gel mascara mainly for the purpose of styling and setting my eyebrows in place. The gel can also be used as mascara to coat and care for lashes if you want dramatic eyelashes without the colour. This would be great to use on a long air plane flight as it gives your eyelashes definition without drying them out. It works perfect for me on brows as it sets my brows in place all day.

Essence Quattro Eyeshadow in  

To die for (05) and Magenta and me (14)

I absolutely love these Essence Quattro Eyeshadows. I am currently on my second eyeshadow quad in To die for (05). The quads consist of a highlight colour, two base lid colours in a light and dark shade and a dark crease colour. The shadows are very pigmented and great in quality for the price. I do know some have had problems in quality and pigmentation when it comes to the individual Essence eyeshadows though. I haven't had any problems with these quads. I use the nudes and browns To die for quad for everyday makeup as it gives a natural look on the eyes. I recently bought Magenta and me to use in my upcoming shows. The dark purple and plum shades are strong bold colours that look great on my eyes.  

Essence Stay Natural Concealer

I use concealers to highlight my face as I don't have dark under eye circles. This concealer is liquid in form and has a very sheer coverage. If you are looking for a budget friendly highlighter this would be a good choice. If you want to cover blemishes then this would not be it. It does reduce the appearance of dark under eye circles with a sheer coverage. If you are looking for a thick coverage then it would be best to skip this product. It comes in a pen like tube with an applicator brush attached on top. You twist the bottom section of the pen and the product slowly oozes out. I like to brush the concealer under my eyes and onto my nose and chin to highlight my face. I use a face sponge to blend it into my skin. You can use your fingers but I prefer to use a sponge for a more flawless finish. I am loving this concealer and wearing it almost every day. 

Let me know what great budget beauty buys you are loving lately. 

Divalicious kisses

Xxxx