Here is a picture of the foundations, concealer, blushes, and hilighting powders.

The liquid hilighters were a favorite at $16, the amount of product is generous! You only need the tiniest drop and you will be able to achieve a sun kissed glow. This is actually advertised as a primer, but I think it would be best as a liquid hilighter because of the high glow effect.

Lip products! For those of you who have tried the older formula, you might have not really liked it - from the scent, to the product itself. However, they have improved it! The scent is now great, and so is the texture. Give it a go! You won't regret it. I'll be sure to pick up a few of these. 

Here's some pictures from the night

There were 2 make-up touch up stations at the event which you could go to get beautified and try out the new products.

There were also some delicious deserts and drinks when I was there. I had missed the savoury foods, but I had to grab this gorgeous Meringue Nest. It was almost too pretty to eat. 

I had to take a pictures of this beautiful cascading flower wall

they even had a fresh flower "market" section where they made fresh bouquets for us to take home :)

I decided to bundle this event re-cap with a brand new Make Up Monday post ft all drugstore makeup (with a focus on all the Joe Fresh Make-Up products I got that night). I also decided to create a fresh make-up look perfect for Valentines Day coming up. I will definitely be rocking the red matte lip this weekend for sure. This is a first for me, as I am never used to wearing a red lip, however this is pretty much a perfect red for me. Also, for a matte formula, it is not drying at all. I really enjoy it. One thing to keep in mind though, is the fact that you should make sure your lips are well moisturized before you apply the lipstick. It does accentuate the dry spots you have if you just so happen to have it.

Please read the post above for my thoughts on the lip cream formula.

Here's a list of the products used to create the above look, which is a more natural eye look as the focus is on the lips itself and a winged liner. If you have any questions about any of the products used below, please let me know by e-mailing me or leaving a comment below. Otherwise, these are products that I've always been using, and you will be able to see it in previous make-up Monday or Monthly Favorites posts (and the names of the products, and company names are all directly listed below).


Until next time, XO - M.

Estee Edit - The Barest Blush - Coy Coral - $32

Estee Edit is killing it with their releases this year - from their shadow crayon, metallic cream shadow and pigment to the hydrate and glow. I have loved all of the items I've tried this year from them and this is on the same level. It delivers a beautiful wash of color to my cheeks that lasts all day. This is a must buy! It's finely milled and the coral is lovely. There is a gold design on the top but just so you know, it is just a design overlay spray - it disappears after the first use.

RMS - Contour Bronze - $28

I was very intimidated by this initially as it is quite a dark greyish toned brown - it is a cream based product that you can apply on with your fingers. When blended out, it gives you the cheekbones that you've always wanted. I used a duo fiber brush to apply the product and blended it out with a Real Techniques sponge.

Elizabeth Arden - Beautiful Color Bold Defining 24 HR Liquid Eye Liner - Dark Valentine- $32

I have mixed feelings about this product, the brush is ultra fine so I highly recommend this for graphic liners. However, as a day to day liner I am not too sure if it works for me. Because it is so micro-thin and almost has a plastic-like pointy applicator (which is flexible) as opposed to a brush tip, I found that it is rather harder to navigate then normal. I personally prefer a brush tip so I will be saving this for when I decide to do any graphic designs on my liner. The pigment is ultra dark and pigmented and does not rub off throughout the day. When you apply two coats on, it also does not smear.

Estee Lauder - Double Wear Stick- 3W1 Tawny - $46

I've always wanted to try the Double Wear foundation but found it too pigmented, too full coverage and too cake-face for me. At the preview event, I was told that this foundation is the lighter version of the Double Wear foundation in a bottle. It also comes in a twist-up cushion applicator that allows you to bring this around for travel. You twist it to dispense the product and the one good thing is if you twist it the OTHER way, the product actually goes back inside the tube - which saves you from having to waste the product. I usually like to dot the product on with the cushion to different areas of my face before blending it out with the cushion. The cushion is also removable if you choose to wash it like you do a make-up sponge. In all honesty, this will only be a product I take with me when I travel - I do not think that this is something I will gravitate to on a daily basis as it made my nose look quite oily after 2ish hours. I MUCH prefer the Estee Lauder Youth Perfectionist Serum - that one is my favorite from Estee.

Essence - I love color intensifying primer

This comes in a doe-foot applicator which makes for an easy application process. A little goes a long way and this product has helped my shadow stay on longer and for the color to blend out easier and I haven't had creasing yet. Especially with this being from the drugstore - I say YES! Pick it up!

Dermalogica - Hydrablur Primer - $63

This primer has a steep price tag yes, but for me personally I can use this on my no make-up makeup days. It contains self-adjusting tinted particles in there which help to blur out your skin when applied. It also helps to smoothen out the larger pores around my nose. I usually like to use this on its own as opposed to layering foundation on top. As you can see in the picture below, after I applied the primer, it does leave color on my fingertips and when wiped on the make-up remover cloth you see it there.