BEAUTY HAUL: COLOURPOP COSMETICS

Today's blog post is going to be a quick haul featuring the items that I ordered from ColourPop Cosmetics a couple of weeks ago. ColourPop has been the talk of the town for quite some time now and a very popular brand among beauty bloggers all around the world. With their lovely products and amazing prices, there is no doubt that they are here to stay! :-) 

 ♥ ColourPop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lip in Trap, (HERE), Solow, (HERE) & Bumble, (HERE). 

When I saw that ColourPop tweeted about their new Ultra Matte Lips, I immediately jumped on their website to browse through the color selection. I ended up with only three Ultra Matte Lips in my cart and I'm quite proud of myself, ha ha. I have never been that into matte lips, so I thought that it would be best to start with a couple of shades, just in case they are not my cup of tea.

I picked up Trap, Solow and Bumble, which are all on the more neutral side. All three shades look really pretty, so I'm excited to test them out and see how I like them.

♥ ColourPop Cosmetics Where The Light Is, (HERE).

♥ ColourPop Cosmetics Where The Light Is, (HERE). 

I also ended up adding the Where The Light Is foursome to my shopping cart, which was created by the lovely KathleenLights on YouTube. I think this little foursome of eyeshadows look beautiful so I can't wait to play around with them. I'm a big fan of Kathleen, she has been a favorite of mine for a while now. Would you like to see swatches and a review on this collection?  

What are your thoughts on the new Ultra Matte Lips from ColourPop? Will you be picking up any shades from the range? What do you think about the KathleenLights collaboration with ColourPop? Do you like the colors that she created? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

NAILS OF THE DAY: L'OREAL PARIS COLOR RICHE LE VERNIS NAIL POLISH IN CLICHE MANIA

It's been a while since I have painted my nails and boy does it feel good to sit down and play around with nail polish again. I love painting my nails, it's just something about it that I find very relaxing and therapeutic. Is that just me or do you feel the same way?

The color that I'm wearing on my nails today is called Cliche Mania and it's by the brand L'Oreal Paris. I received Cliche Mania in my July GLOSSYBOX, which was a collaboration between GLOSSYBOX and L'Oreal Paris. It's such a gorgeous purple that is a little on the darker side. I really like the formula and the pigmentation of these Color Riche Le Vernis nail polishes from L'Oreal Paris. They are so creamy and so easy to apply and they are almost always opaque in just two coats.

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Le Vernis Nail Polish in Cliche Mania, (HERE). 

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Le Vernis Nail Polish in Cliche Mania, (HERE). 

Autumn is right around the corner and Cliche Mania is the perfect nail color to go along with it. It's such a stunning purple that I know I will be reaching for a lot this season. I used the Formula X for Sephora Base Coat and Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat to complete this look. 

♥ Formula X For Sephora Base Coat, (HERE), L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Le Vernis Nail Polish in Cliche Mania, (HERE) & Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, (HERE). 

What do you think about Cliche Mania? What are you currently wearing on your nails? :-)

Love, Christine ♥

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT FOUNDATION ARE YOU CURRENTLY USING?

Being a pale girl can be quite the challenge when it comes to finding the right foundation shade. I have bought several foundations in the past couple of years and almost all of them have been too dark for my pale complexion. I have even gotten color matched in a couple of stores without any luck, so now I always make sure to ask for samples because it's just not worth spending that much money on a product that you can't use. 

♥ Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Foundation, (HERE). 

If you have been an active reader of my blog for a while now, you might have seen me rave about the Fit Me Liquid Foundation from Maybelline. It's been a favorite of mine for a couple of years now and it's a foundation that I always end up going back to if I'm in a hurry or if I'm stuck in a rut and not sure what to use on my face.

Fit Me is really easy to apply and it blends like a dream. I would say that the coverage is light to medium, it's build able and long lasting as well. It feels nice and light on the skin and you can't really tell that it's there once you set it with a powder. I don't know about you, but I can't stand it when I can feel the makeup on my face, it instantly makes me want to run to the bathroom and wash it off. 

There are so many different ways to apply foundation. I like to apply the Fit Me Liquid foundation with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush, then go over the entire face with the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge to make it look softer and not so heavy-looking on the skin. I find that using the Buffing Brush first gives me more coverage then if I were to just apply it with the Miracle Complexion Sponge. I only use the Buffing Brush on days that I want the extra coverage. If I'm going for a no-makeup look, I only use the Miracle Complexion Sponge and it makes the foundation look so natural and beautiful on the skin. 

♥ Real Techniques Buffing Brush, (HERE) & Miracle Complexion Sponge, (HERE).  

For those of you who really struggle to find the right foundation shade, I highly recommend that you check out the Foundation Matrix by Temptalia. It's such an amazing tool that is going to help you find your perfect match. All you have to do is type in the brand and shade of the foundation that you are currently using and it will match you with several shades by different brands that are similar to the one that you are using. You can also start from scratch and fill out your primary undertone and skin tone and it will look up foundations for you that are closest to your undertone and skin tone.

There is no doubt that the foundation matrix has helped me out a lot and made shopping for foundations online so much easier. If there is a foundation that I really want to try out, I always make sure to check out the foundation matrix to see what color would be best suited for me and my pale complexion! :-) 

What foundation are you currently using? Do you have a must have foundation in your collection? :-)

Love, Christine ♥

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MAKEUP GEEK BLUSH IN ROMANCE: REVIEW, PHOTOS & SWATCHES

Makeup Geek Blush in Romance ($12.99 for 4.25g.) is a beautiful peachy-rose with golden shimmer. The pigmentation is wonderful and it's got a creamy and silky smooth texture, which blends flawlessly onto the cheeks giving you that beautiful and radiant looking glow.

Romance comes in a simple but very cute compact, which feels dense and very sturdy. It's got a clear lid which is awesome, because it allows you to see the true color of the blush without having to open it up. The compact is very slim so you can easily fit it in your daily handbag/makeup bag for any touch ups throughout the day. It's also designed to be easy to open up and de-pot just in case you want to put it in a palette. 

 ♥ Makeup Geek Blush in Romance, (HERE). 

♥ Makeup Geek Blush in Romance, (HERE). 

♥ Makeup Geek Blush in Romance, (HERE). 

I really adore this blush from Makeup Geek. It reminds me a lot of Hot Mama by theBalm, which has been one of my favorite blushes for a very long time. Hot Mama is a little darker than Romance, but they look almost identical when they are swatched next to each other. I'm so excited to have found another blush that I'm head over heels in love with. Romance is a beautiful blush that gives the cheeks that gorgeous flushed look that I love so much, it's now a staple and a must have in my makeup bag! :-) 

♥ Makeup Geek Blush in Romance (top) the Balm Shadow/Blush in Hot Mama (bottom).  

 Ingredients:
Mica Polyethylene Silica Isoeicosane Dimethicone PTFE Polyisobutene Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate Synthetic Wax Titanium Dioxide CI 77891 Boron Nitride Red 7 Lake CI 15850 May Contain: Iron Oxides CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491 Yellow 5 lake CI 19140 Carmine CI 75470 Stearate Ultramarines CI 77007 Manganese Violet CI 77742 Calcium Sodium Borosilicate Tin Oxide Magnesium Stearate Nylon-12 Isoeicosane Zinc Oxide Lauroyl Lysine Bismuth Oxychloride CI 77163 Red 6 Lake CI 15850, Red 7 CI 15850:1 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Blue I Lake CI 42090

Where to buy?
Romance is available at Makeup Geek for $12.99, (HERE). Romance is also available in a pan version, which is only $9.99, (HERE).

Note:
Makeup Geek is cruelty free. 

What are your thoughts on Romance by Makeup Geek? Would you wear it? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by Makeup Geek for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest. 

GLOSSYBOX: JULY 2015

The July GLOSSYBOX is designed by the very talented Jamie Lee Reardin and it's inspired by classic locations in France. The July box has a french theme, Vive La France and it's a collaboration with the very popular and well-known brand L'Oreal Paris. The box contains 5 beauty products, a sample and a super cute makeup bag. 

 ♥ GLOSSYBOX: July 2015.

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Nail Polish in Cliche Mania, (HERE). 

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick in Red Passion, (HERE). 

I couldn't be more happier with the July GLOSSYBOX! I'm a big fan of L'Oreal Paris, they have so many wonderful products in their range. Cliche Mania is a gorgeous purple nail polish. I'm so excited to paint my nails with it, it's such a stunning color for Autumn. I think it's going to be the next color that I paint my nails with, will make sure do a Nails Of The Day post on it once I do my nails. I'm a huge fan of the Color Riche Lipsticks from L'Oreal Paris, one of my favorite lipsticks of all-time is called Fairest Nude and it's from this range. This is their Color Riche Lipstick in Red Passion and it's a beautiful, shimmery red. I hardly ever wear red lips, but I'm actually excited to try out this color. What do you guys think about the color? Would you wear it? 

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Nutri Gold Extraordinary Oil Face, (HERE). 

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Brow Artist Plumper in Medium/Dark, (HERE).

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray, (HERE). 

I have been a little obsessed with face oils lately, so I'm super excited to try out the Nutri Gold Extraordinary Oil. My skin always feel so soft and hydrated after I have used oils on my face, so I can't wait to give this a go and see how I like it. I have already tested out the Brow Artist Plumper and I really like it. I bought it a while ago and I just love how natural it looks on the brows. This one is in Medium/Dark, which I think is going to look too dark on me, so I'm either going to give it to my mom or throw it into my giveaway bin. 

The Elnett Satin Hairspray has been a big favorite of mine for a couple of years now. I like to use it on my hair after I have curled it, it makes my curls last longer and it doesn't make them all crunchy and stiff.

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Evital Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Balm Treatment, (HERE).

♥ GLOSSYBOX Makeup Bag. 

How cute is this makeup bag? I really like it, the design is adorable. The bag is quite large and deep, so it can hold a decent amount of things. It's perfect to take on vacation or for keeping in your handbag as a daily makeup bag. Bags like this is also great for keeping track of smaller things that you don't want to ''lose'' inside your handbag. If you love to carry big bags like myself, you know what I mean. I'm always digging around in my bag, trying to find my keys, phone, lipstick etc, so keeping everything organized in bags like this make things a lot easier! :-)

What did you get in your July GLOSSYBOX? Are you happy with eveything that you got in your box? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT DO YOU DO WITH BEAUTY PRODUCTS THAT YOU DON'T USE ANYMORE?

My makeup collection has grown quite a bit since I started my blog Makeup, Beauty & Fashion back in 2008. I have items in my collection that I used to use all the time but have fallen out of love with, colors that I don't like or reach for anymore and probably some products that have expired and needs to be thrown out ASAP!

I feel a little overwhelmed with my makeup collection at the moment, which is why I have decided to do a proper clean-out. I really want to down-size and organize my collection and get rid of products that I don't like or use anymore. I really want to appreciate my collection for what it is and make sure that I'm using everything that I have! :-)

What do you guys do with products that you don't use anymore? Do you just throw them out or do you give them away to friends and family? I'm going to place everything that I'm not going to keep in a bin, then my mom gets to go though it and pick whatever she wants from the pile. Then I think I'm going to put together a couple of bundles with the products that are left and give them away to the younger girls in our family. They are into makeup as well, so I think that they are going to appreciate and have a lot of fun with them. I don't like to throw things away, I would much rather just give them away to people who want/need them.

Blog sales are quite popular and it's a great way to sell new/used items that you don't want anymore. I have bought a couple of makeup items and nail polishes from blog sales in the past, but never done one myself. I think they are super fun, but I'm not sure if it's something that I want to do on my blog. What are your thoughts on blog sales? Have you bought anything from a blog sale before? 

How often do you clean out your makeup collection? What do you do with products that you don't use anymore? Would you like to see a post on how I store and organize my makeup? If you are interested, I will do a post on it as soon as I'm done sorting out everything! :-)

Love, Christine ♥

If you have any questions for me, please leave them in the comment section down below and I will answer them in my upcoming posts. If you don't want to leave your question in the comments, you can email me at makeupbeautyfashion1989@gmail.com. Feel free to ask me anything. It can be all about makeup and beauty or lifestyle and more personal questions. I want to be more open and personal with you guys and I want you to get to know me and my personality better throughout these weekly posts! :-)