Best Nude Lipsticks for Holidays - Review and Swatches for MAC, Chanel and Charlotte Tilbury

I wanted this post to be a special one, so here are my favorites and hands down the best nude lipsticks that work for most skin tones and are so perfect for the holidays. I absolutely love the bare lip look of the 1920's and since we will soon be ringing in 2020, it only makes sense to share my favorite nude lippies with you all. Below you can see from left to right: Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk, MAC Mehr, MAC Mocha, Chanel Mademoiselle and Chanel Abstrait. I also added two MAC mini lipsticks at the end of this post, which I leave in my handbag and rarely shows up in my blog pics, but I felt they are great for comparison. 

Keep reading to discover these amazing and versatile nude lip colors!

 

Skincare #SephoraHaul and Sephora Tough as Nails Manicure Kit - Review

Hey guys!

This winter is much milder than last years, and though I am not complaining, but it makes me realize how we are slowly becoming part of climate change. I realized that the small samples, that I love to get with my order, add significantly to the landfills, as most are single use items, or are too small to be kept and often gets spoiled lying around in the drawers for years. They fill up my recycle bin with the excess paper packaging and the small plastic containers - well they are just landfill material. I am trying to buy bigger sizes of the products I like but I also love to get the more convenient 50ml size, which I can use for travel as well. It's a tough situation to be in and how I have become entitled to products that serve me, just because I can afford them. It is a time for change in lifestyle and something I will look forward to in 2020.

For now, let's talk about my recent skincare haul. I got these from Sephora as a bare minimum of what I need now, as compared to future. Don't we all buy more, cuz we think we might need it and often forget about using them. So I got the exfoliant, the face washes and the manicure kit that I needed and have started using! Yayy!! Using my purchases is so pleasure-full!!! LOL

Reviews in today's blog!

Burt's Bees Hand Salve Review #WinterCare

I suffer from eczema on my hands and nape which gets worse in winter time. Though I try my best to manage it appropriately, like drinking lots of water, staying stress-free (hahaha) and keeping my hands covered in gloves with petroleum jelly on, but the truth is I hardly excel at achieving any of that on a regular basis. Firstly, I hate petroleum jelly and gloves. I would do anything to avoid wearing gloves. I despise it; maybe because it makes me feel unable to feel and touch.. 

Anyways, since last year I discovered the Burt's Bees Hand Salve and it changed my life. I no longer suffer from red blisters, or cuts on my knuckles and my hands feel so moisturized even in this extremely dry weather.

More on this in today's blog

CHARLOTTE TILBURY - The Gift of Pillow Talk Lips (includes Lip Cheat and Matte Lipstick) - Review, Swatch and a Dupe!

Charlotte Tilbury's best selling nude pink lipstick comes in a holiday gift set for C$40 and its available at Sephora and also at Charlotte Tilbury's website. If there is anything I would consider a must have from CT's makeup line, its the lip products! I absolutely love her formula and the lip cheats are my favorite lip pencils. I highly recommend you to get this gift set because its worth the price and the shade Pillow Talk works for all skin tones. 

More on this and a dupe for this beautiful shade in today's blog!

CHARLOTTE TILBURY Palette of Pops Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in Celestial Eyes - Review and Swatches

The title of this post suggests a very long name for an eyeshadow palette that appears to be anything but big or luxurious. Its packaging feels flimsy and very plastic and not something of luxury. Remember when I shared about my NARS Voyageur palette, I spoke about how it was still substantial enough to be not called a 'mini palette' and it has six highly pigmented shades. 

Let's get this clear, this rendition by Charlotte Tilbury is not something of luxury, nor does the hefty price tag of C$70 justify its mini existence. 

However, the shimmer shadows are extremely gorgeous and sparkly and the color combination is perfect for evening or special occasion. Despite what others think, I like shimmer shadows that are slightly sheer, so I can use them as a topper or as a light wash off sparkles on my eyes. I do not like full-on glittery eyes, unless its a costume party and there is a dress code I need to adhere to! 

More on this palette with swatches in today's blog.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation in 7.5 Neutral - Review and Swatch

I got this new Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation because I am loving everything British these days. My trip to London made me fall in love with the city and everything it has to offer including the lovely beauty products that I have been using for years. I even went to Borough Market for Neal's Yard Remedies! I feel blessed to have experienced the best time with my family in London and I wish the same for you all :o)

Anyways, so you will soon see more of Charlotte Tilbury on my blog as I start posting the holiday gifts and I am sort of juggling with whether this brand is worth the price tag. It definitely has a gorgeous packaging and the formula and fragrance is great but I had some issues with this  foundation. This was also the only liquid foundation that I took on my trip to Europe last month and it makes my skin appear flawless in every single photo, though I wiped it off at the end of the day because it turns into an oily mess in the humidity of Italian cities and London. 

For swatches and more keep reading...

NARS Voyageur Eyeshadow Palette in Quartz Review and Swatches

Oh my gosh! I am back at it again! This summer has been insanely busy as my kids grow up and their activities and curiosity goes up to a whole new level. I am super occupied, however, I never stop thinking about my makeup diaries and how much I neglected it. I actually neglected myself and everytime I look at my feet, I cringe at why I didn't go for a pedicure yet... so it is that crazy busy! Anyways, I wanted to share this gorgeous NARS Voyageur Eyeshadow Palette in detail on the blog. I posted about it on Instagram when I purchased it and since then I have taken it to two vacation trips and this palette has helped me pull elegant looks for date nights and even for strolls around the city. Its definitely become my most used palette over this Spring/Summer and I can't wait to talk more about it.