Today, I will be sharing with you my ultimate American beauty wish list! I'm travelling to America in June for a few weeks, so I've already started my list of beauty bits that I want to pick up while there... I'll be popping into Sephora, Ulta, Macy's and the Cosmetic Company store while there. I'm also planning a cheeky trip to Bath and Body Works (it's Zoella I can thank for that pitstop!), and maybe Target to pick up a few cheaper 'drug-store' items from the likes of Elf, etc. that we don't have in Ireland! The more beauty blogs I read, the more my list grows... I hope you'll like my list, and get a few ideas for yourself, if there's anything that you think that I've missed then comment below!
Anastasia Beverley Hills.
OHMYGOD, Anastasia Beverley Hills is my savior. And I can't wait to hit Sephora/Ulta and pick up everything. After watching tutorial after tutorial of some of my favourite beauty bloggers using the ABH contour palette, it is safe to say that the need is strong for this beauty item. I'll be picking this up in the shade 'light to medium' for 40 dollars and already have a few requests from friends to pick it up for them too! I can't wait to get my hands on this contouring cult favourite and give it a go! Which of course, will have a review to follow. It's so beautiful, it actually makes me want to cry.
While, I already have the ABH dipbrow pomade in 'dark brown' another one might mysteriously slip into my basket as a back-up, and at only 18 USD, why wouldn't it? These pomades are for every gal who has ever dreamed of beautiful brows. While, I'm at it, I guess a little brow wiz (21USD) wouldn't hurt... Would it?!
Lastly, I will be picking up some of the ABH liquid lipsticks. But in particular I'm lusting over 'Milkshake'. BE STILL MY BEATING HEART. I've seen this on some of my favourite bloggers, in particular Samantha Ravndahl (founder of Batalash Beauty) and Chloe Boucher. Have you ever seen a lipstick so beautiful, that it stopped you in your tracks? THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WITH MILKSHAKE. I literally need it in my life. And hopefully, in June I will! 'Baby Pink' has also recently caught my attention. I'm led to believe that 'milkshake' is a Macy's exclusive and is 20 USD. BARGAIN. While it may look unspectacular in the tube, it is beautiful - trust me.
Becca.
IT'S SO PRETTY - I'M GOING TO DIE! This is basically my reaction to everything that Becca Cosmetics offers. Did I mention that it's my name?! It's like it was meant to be - a match made in heaven <3 While, I feel that I could easily fill my suitcase with just Becca cosmetics alone. I will be strong, and try to stick to my list, which (at the moment) features the Becca shimmering skin perfector for 41 USD, and the and shimmer skin perfector:pressed for 38 USD. I am officially a highligher junkie. If you follow my blog regularly, you will come to realise that I'm actually part magpie. These two products are literally made to go together, and I can't wait to tell you guys all about them!
Hourglass.
One of the main reasons, I won't fill my suitcase with just Becca cosmetics, is that then there would be no room for anything from Hourglass, which would actually be a travesty. And at this stage, everyone and their mother has heard about the beautiful ambient lighting powders. It actually would bring a tear to your eye, it's that magnificent. I have my little eye on the limited edition ambient light blush palette for 58USD, which features the two best selling ambient light powders: Luminous Flush and Mood Exposure, as well as a shade that is exclusive to this palette: Incandescent Electra.
Laura Geller.
Laura Geller, is another beauty brand that has recently caught my eye. In particular, the Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator, which is like a hyprid product, as it feels like a cream, but applies like a powder. This illuminator, can be swept all over the face for that 'as if lit from within glow' - LOVE. This is 26USD.
Finally, I've been after a nice 'everyday' eyeshadow palette, and this one from Laura Geller caught my eye. It features 12 baked eyeshadows which range from warm to cool, and it's ironically called 'the wearables' which is exactly what I'm after! And at 42USD for 12 shades ain't half bad. I really like all the colours, except for the two dodgy blue shades, but I can forgive that.
I am also in the market for some new makeup brushes... But slightly overwhelmed with the selection. Is there any brand that you guys would recommend? :) As always, thanks for reading this post on Beauty and the Blog. Stay tuned for a New Look haul post, where I picked up a few bits for summer, and a product review on the So Su Nail Varnishes by Suzanne Jackson, and the Smashbox contouring sticks.
Love,
Becca.
xxx