July favourites

Its coming to the end of July and I thought I would share with you guys my favourite beauty products that I have especially enjoyed in July!

Mac Harmony blush, Mac coygirl blush, Mac peachtwist blush,
Illamasqua loose powder and pencil in Wilful,
Illamasqua lipstick in drench
Maybelline gel liner
Collections 2000 lasting perfection foundation.

MAC COYGIRL SHEERTONE BLUSH

This blush I bought recently and have been loving! It is a pink with a lilac undertone. The finish of this blush is matt. I don't normally go for matts as I have dry skin and just find shimmer generally more flattering on me, but I really like this one, it looks really nice and fresh on the cheeks. 

I swatched it on my hand sheerly then more heavily...

MAC HARMONY BLUSH

This blush is totally matt. This shade is not flattering on my complexion for blush, but the reason I purchased it was because I thought it would make a lovely contour powder. I don't contour on a daily basis but when I am creating looks I always reach for this to contour my cheekbones. It gives such a natural finish and is so easy to blend (which is the tricky bit when contouring). I swatched it on my hand sheerly then heavily...

MAC PEACHTWIST SHEERTONE SHIMMER BLUSH

This blush is an amazing dark peachy colour with gold shimmer through it. I love this blush for those days when I want  a stronger blush with more colour on my cheeks. I think this blush would look amazing worn heavily on darker skin tones, for myself I wear it sheerly on the apples of my cheek and it gives me a lovely bronzy glow (without giving me orange cheeks). I swatched it on my hand sheerly then more heavily...

COLLECTIONS 2000 LASTING PERFECTION FOUNDATION

I discovered this foundation this month and I am really impressed with it! It has a really good staying power and the colour matches me really well (which is hard for me when looking for a foundation). I like that it has a yellow undertone which blends with my skin perfectly, and for the price I would definitely be purchasing again. 

ILLAMASQUA LIPSTICK IN DRENCH

swatch is one swipe of the lipstick. WOW!

I find it so hard to find good matte lipsticks at affordable prices and I have to say this lipstick (which I got in the illamasqua sale for £7.50) is a stunning colour and finish! It is in-between a red and pink and has amazing colour payoff in one swipe. I like wearing this colour as a lip stain applying it sheerly then blending it into my lips with my finger. £7.50! A total bargain my revlon lipsticks are more than that!

ILLAMASQUA LOOSE POWDER

This loose powder absorbs the oil on my face without giving me cake face. I have a dry complexion so hate it when powders make me even dryer, but this one sets my makeup perfectly. I also love that this powder has a yellow undertone so it blends really well into my skin. 

MAYBELLINE GEL LINER

This liner is as good as mac backtrack fluid line. It does not smudge, transfer and stays on all day! I love it when doing clients as I am so certain it won't budge even on oily lids. Ive had it for about 3 months and have used it loads and I'm not even near the end of it. Dust got into it when it dropped on my dressing table but when I use it, it doesn't pick up the glitter- so Im happy. 

Leave your July favourites, have any of you tried these products, what do you think?

xxx