My Makeup Collection and Storage! Xxxx

Hiya everyone! So recently I have been really trying to tidy and build up my makeup collection, and I think I am proud of it! Here is how I store my makeup, hope you enjoy!

To the left is my Amazon Luxebelle makeup brushes in a heart mug. If you are interested in these brushes, I did a blog post on them which you can read here. Next to this is a plastic makeup container which holds my lipsticks, brushes and favourite perfume- Zara 'Candy'. In the lipstick holders, I have 3 MAC lipglosses, one MAC lipstick and 2 Primark lipsticks.

In the top drawer, I have my go-to nude lipsticks. My favourites are my MUA liquid lip stain in 'Tranquillity' and my Rimmel 'Apocalips' lip stain in 'Shooting Star'.

In the bottom, drawer, I have my bolder lipsticks. My favourites are my Ted Baker liquid lipstick and my MAC Dazzleglass in 'Love Alert'.

Starting from the right, I have my eyeshadow palettes. My favorites are my W7 Lightly Toasted palette and my Soap and Glory 'Lid Stuff' palette. Next to them I have my mascaras, of which my favourite is Benefit's Roller Lash. Above them I have my eyeliners, and my favorite is my Barry M Khol liner in White. To the left of them I have my concealers, my favorite one of them is the Benefit 'Oooh La Lift'(I'm not too sure if this counts a concealer but oh well!) And underneath them are my skin products, and my fave is the MAC Studio fix powder. These products are stored in a plastic divider box, which are really easy to get hold of!

Next to these are some blushes and benefit minis, I love the Bene Balm and Tint! And finally, above them are my bronzers and highlighters. My faves are my Collection 'Speedy Highlight' and my Revolution 'Ultra Bronze'.

(Incase you are wondering, this is the same drawer as the previous picture)

In the bottom right are some loose shadows. My favorite ones are my Maybelline Colour Tattoo in 'On and On Bronze' and the 915 shadow in 'Bronze'. Next to them are some more loose shadows by the brand 'Flutter Cosmetics'. I have every shade- they are so pigmented! On the left of them are all of my lip balms, my fave is the Maybelline Baby Lips in 'Pink Punch'. The rest of the drawer is just filled with nail polish and nail tools, My fave polishes are my Barry M Speedy nail paint and my Ted Baker Nail polish.

Thank you for reading my post, and make sure to check out all of links around my page! And also follow me if you are not already to become a member of our family! See you soon, Gracie xxx

Eyeshadow Palette First Impresions! xx

Hiya everyone! So I received few new eye shadow palettes recently, so I decided that I would talk about all of them at the same time. You may have seen these products in my 'Birthday Haul', but it has taken me some time to start using them! Here are my first impressions!

W7 'Lightly Toasted' Palette

Lots of people say that this pallete looks like the Urban Decay'Naked' pallete, but if I am honest I don't see that much resemblance in looks. I haven't actually tried the 'Naked' palettes yet though, so I can't compare them by the product. However, I actually really like this! The shadows look really sparkly in the palette, but when you apply them onto your eyelids they just leave a beautiful sheen rather than looking really glittery and chunky, which I personally prefer. Using this palette, you can create natural, everyday looks and evening looks. You could just get this pallete and never need another again! My favorite shades are Happy, Cracker, Twister and Teddy Bear. And it comes with a nice brush, which is a bonus!

Academy of Colour 'Nudes Volume 2' eye shadow collection

This palette looks more like the 'Naked' palettes in my opinion! This palette contains more neutral shades and mattes than the previous one, so this is perfect for everyday. I love to pair this and the W7 palette together, and use the 'Academy of Colour' palette as a base and in my crease, and then a shimmery shade on top from the other palette. Thee shadows are a bit less pigmented, but they blend extremely well and are so creamy! The brush included is really good as well, and I love the packaging because it is so thin! My favourite shades are the first four on the left (they don't have any names.)

Thank you for reading my first impressions, and please check out my last two posts if you haven't already done so! I also have an Instagram, and that is @graciepastelpink , so go and follow me there too! Hope you have a nice day,  Gracie xx 

Makeup Mayhem Tag Collab x

Hiya everyone! I really love writing tag posts (in fact, they are my favourite posts to read and write), and I haven't done one yet this year! So I need to change this- and I found this tag and thought it looked really fun! Also, this is a collab with one of my fave blogger friends @anonyblog ! Her blog is anonyblogx so click to go to her page! After reading this, if you feel like you want to do this tag, then copy+paste the questions and write your answers! Here is what I wrote: 

1. Do you remember your first makeup item?

Yes, it was a pallete of sparkly, cream eye shadows in bold colors! 

2. Describe your perfect mascara. Have you found one that fits your specifications?

It needs to be lengthening, and preferably with a lash-growing serum in it. The closest one I have found to this is the KIKO Active Plus Mascara.

3. What kind of coverage do you prefer from foundation?

I don't wear foundation! But, for my face products I like a medium coverage as long as it isn't too cakey.

4. Favorite high end brand?

MAC all the way!

5. What cosmetic brands have you always wanted to try but still haven't? 

Urban Decay, Sleek, Bare Minerals, NYX Elf and more!

6. Favorite drugstore brand?

Maybelline or MUA.

7. Do you wear fake eyelashes? 

Not yet, I really want to try individual lashes though.

8. Is there any kind of makeup you can't leave the house without?

Mascara and concealer!

9. What is your most cherised beauty product?
I love my MAC Studio fix and my Benefit Roller lash.

10. How often do you shop for makeup? Do you like to pick up an item here and there or get lots of goodies at once?

I do go shopping quite a lot! I like to buy one or two things at a time, because that is more fun!  

11. Do you have a "beauty budget" or you spend freely? 

Usually, I will only buy drugstore makeup, but if it is a special occasion or I feel like a splurge then I will buy a high-end product. 

12. Do you utilize coupons, rewards cards and sales when you shop for cosmetics?

I have a Superdrug beauty card but that is about it.

13. What type of product do you buy the most of?

Lipsticks definitely!

14. Is there a brand that you absolutely can't stand?

No, not really!

15. Do you avoid certain ingredients in cosmetics like parabens or sulfates?

I have heard people talk about these being bad, but it doesn't bother me too much.

16. Do you have a favorite place to shop for makeup?
Boots-the shop is usually quite big!  I find that Superdrug and MAC are the worst because it is so crowded and claustrophobic in there!

17. Do you like trying new skincare products or do you keep a certain routine?

I like to keep to the same skincare routine most of the time so that I don't upset my skin. Although, when I finish a product I sometimes replace it with something new.

18. Favorite bath and body brand?

Soap and Glory or Lush!

19. If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose?
MAC for sure- I have never found a product from there that I didn't like!

20. What brand do you think has the best packaging?

I quite like Benefit because it is quirky and unique! I also like Charlotte Tillbury because of the rose gold!

21. Which celebrity always has great makeup?
Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Rita Ora and many more!

22. Do you belong to any online makeup communities?

If I am honest, I don't really know what this is! If anyone could let me know what I have to do to join one, please let me know!

23. 5 Favourite Beauty Gurus

Velvetghost and Nikki Tutorials!

24. Do you like multifunctional products like lip and cheek stains?

I have only tried one, but I really like it!

25. Are you clumsy in putting makeup?

Sometimes, if I am in a rush!

26. Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes?

I use a face primer, but not an eye primer. If you guys know any good (preferably drugstore) primers then put them in the comments below!

27. How many hair products do you use on a typical day?

None! If I have curled my hair, I will add hairspray though.

28. What do you apply first, concealer or foundation?

As you know, I don't wear foundation, but I wear my concealer on top of my base.

29. Do you ever consider taking makeup classes?

I would love to! I am 100 percent self taught, so having advice from someone else would be very interesting.

30. What do you love about makeup?

I love that you can be so creative with it and can transform your face into something that can make you happier and more confident! I also love how it can connect you to so many other people that have the same passion as you!

Thank you for reading this post, and make sure you check out the other half of this collab! Leave me some nice comments, and please check out my last 3 posts if you haven't yet done so! See you soon, Gracie xx

Beauty Wish-List! Xxx

Hiya everyone! So I thought that since I almost always talk about products I already own; I would talk about some products that I would like. I always hear YouTubers and bloggers talk about products I have not yet tried, so I thought I would talk about some that sound like they really work. I guess you could call these 'hyped products'. Here is the products on my wish list!

Base Products:

*Urban Decay Naked Skin concealer

*Benefit Hello Flawless foundation

*Laurer Mercier Loose Finishing powder

Cheek products:

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour kit

*Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

*Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in 'Moonstone'

Brow products:

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Whiz

*Benefit Gimme Brow

Eye Products:

*Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer potion

*Stila In The Night palette

*Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

*Urban Decay 24 Hour Glide On Pencil Liner

*Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Lip Products:

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipsticks

*Too Faced Melted LipStick

Thank You so much for reading, and make sure to comment any requests for posts that you may have! See you in my next post,

GRACIE XX

Tour Of My Makeup Bag! Xxx

Hiya everyone! So I was going to do an updated 'Everyday Makeup Routine', but I wanted to something different since I have seen a lot of others do this. So instead I thought I would do a 'Tour Of My Makeup Bag', because then I get to show you more of what I use. This post will contain my everyday makeup, brushes and skincare! Hope you enjoy! (Ps, sorry for the blue-toned photos!)

Skin Care



Usually, I don't use a face mask every day, but I wanted to include this in anyways! For cleanser, I use the Garnier Mycellar Water because it is calm and gentle on the skin. I also love this because it comes in many different types to suit your skin! To moisturise, I use the 'Re-Gen' cream because it treats lots of skin problems and hydrates my dry skin.

Makeup 

My everyday makeup has actually changed a lot recently. For my base I use the MAC Studio Fix Powder in 'NC 20' because it gives me coverage whilst being lightweight on the skin. I actually contour with a Primark foundation stick in the shade 'Warm Beige' because it is just the right shape and really creamy! After this, I highlight my cheekbones with the Rimmel Match Perfection concealer. For brows, I use the Collection 'Colour Lash' mascara in 'Brown', because I find that mascaras last longer than brow gels and this also gives my brows a tint. I use Soap and Glory 'Lid Stuff' eyeshadow on my eyelids, then finish with the Barry M white kohl liner. After curling my lashes, I use my KIKO Active+ mascara and Roller Lash because they make a great pair. To finish the look, I apply the Primark lipstick in the shade 'Marsala'.

Brushes

Most of my brush collection is from a set I bought online a while ago called 'Glow'. This set is amazing, you get 12 brushes and a case for a great price, and the quality is really good too. The brushes are really soft yet dense, meaning the application is really great also! If you are looking for some new brushes, check these out here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Glow-Makeup-Brushes-Crocodile-Leather/dp/B00G6Z8R9O/ref=sr_1_4?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1456686081&sr=1-4&keywords=glow+make+up+brushes

The remainder of my brushes (and sponge) are from Primark.

Thank you for reading, please comment down below any suggestions of posts you would like me to do! Hope you have a great week, Gracie xx

How much is my face worth? XXx

Hiya everyone, this is me from the future speaking! Currently, I am on holiday so I'm writing this in advance. Hopefully, I will be taking lots of pictures and uploading them here when I get back. Also, the other day I discovered a new blog which I thought was really great called 'GirlObsessedxx'. In particular, I especially liked her posts about society and really relatable stories. If you haven't checked her out, go and do it after you have read this and say that I sent you! 

Any ways, I got this idea from LexiTheNewt (but I bet many others have done this as well), but I am going to do the 'How much does your face cost?' *Side note, I wear mostly drugstore products since they fit my price range better*

My Everyday Face:

Moisturiser (Re-Gen Cream)-£5

L'Oreal 'Nude Magique' Blur cream- £6.99

Maybelline 'Dream Fresh' BB cream- £7.99

Nivea tinted day cream- £3.89

Loreal 'Nude Magique' powder-£6.99

Revolution eyeshadow palette in 'Essential Mattes'- £4.00

Maybelline brow gel in 'Medium Brown'- £4.99

Barry M Eyeliner pencil in 'White'- £2.99

Kiko mascara- £7.90

Mac lipstick in 'Crosswires'- £15 

Altogether, that makes a total of £65.74!

Thanks for reading this post, let me know what your total cost is! See you in my next post,

Gracie

Xx

Recent faves! Xxx

Hiya everyone and a very Happy New Year! 2016 is now here, and my New Year's Resolution this year is to be more active on this blog! So today I am posting a few pictures on my recent favourites, along with some others which I just thought was really photogenic! I also want to include my camera in this, and I use the 'Nikon Coolpix L340.' I really love taking pictures, and here are a few of my faves! Enjoy!

Let me know what you have been loving recently, and what you like to take photos of! Hope you have a great start to 2016, but for now, ill see you in my next post!

Love You Lots,

Gracie xx