My High Street Must Haves

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Hey guys,

I thought I would show you all my high street must haves and am hoping you will share your's with me too. I'm a high end girl at heart, but since I returned from travelling I've had to dip into  the highstreet brands, and I am loving it. Dont get me wrong - I still love my high end stuff, MAC will never be far from my heart, but I don't know why I didnt do this sooner, my bank balance is loving me a little more I think!

Lip Balm

Carmex - I have used this since I was about 14 after a friends mum introduced us all to it. I love it! I can't go anywhere without it.

I prefer the tubs, although if you are an acrylic girl, the tubs can be a pain to use. I only get the plain or cherry as I dont like the mint version.

Lipstick 

- Nude - I got this in an Australian drugstore when I was there earlier in the year and I love it. It's the perfect lipstick to just chuck on and go. No mirror needed! Plus it has a slight shimmer which I love.

Shade is Nude Peach

- Bright - I got this from an Oz drugstore too. Its a great matte pink, really pigmented and lasts really well too. I love putting my fave lipgloss below on top as they make a really nice lip look. Shade is Trendy.

Lipgloss - 

I got this in a set for Christmas last year, but I actually had Christmas in July 2013 as I was in Oz for the actual day in 2012. 

It's the Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker in Punch Bowl. A lot of people don't like the tingle but I actually enjoy it... Does this make me strange...?! Hmmm... 

I will admit it is very sticky and isn't great if you're wanting to eat, drink, most things to be honest, but I love the way it looks. And the tingle... Hehe.

Swatches:

Concealer - 

Collection 2000 - 

 This is good for dark circles as well as blemishes, although I would say is a medium coverage. I still love my Benefits Erase paste for a higher coverage. 

Shade is the lightest which I believe is 001.

Foundation - 

Rimmel Wake Me Up - I brought this after Louise from Sprinkle of Glitter raved about it and am very impressed. I would say its a Light to medium coverage, but you can build it up easily. Thanks Louise!

As you can see I'm going to need a new one soon! 

Powder and Bronzer 

Both Rimmel and I love them both so much they are both touching pan and I have now lost both of their lids. Oops! Not the easiest for transportation purposes! 

Bronzer is shade 022- Sunbronze and is the perfect Bronzer. It has minimal shimmer so I am able to use it to contour sometimes, but gives you a gorgeous bronzed look without looking like you've been tangoed! 

Powder is shade 002- Pink Blossom and is the Stay Matte powder which I know the majority of the blogging community love and for good reason! Definitely one of my make up bag staples. 

Do you think I need a new Bronzer?! :)

Eyeliner - 

Gel - Collection 2000 Black.

This was a bit more of a necessity than wanting to! I had run out of my MAC fluid line and had no money! :(

I do really like this although the brush is far too small for my liking so I don't use it. Also, you have to make sure you don't have very much on your brush or else it smudges quite easily as you put it on! 

Pencil - Bourjois Contour in Black.

This is my fave along with the Rimmel Kohl liner. 

They are the only ones I've found so far that don't drag my eyes which is a massive pet peeve of mine! 

Liquid- Pop (from ASOS) My One Liner in The Black.

Again this came in a set and I didn't expect much from it... But I am pleasantly surprised, it stays on all night and I am able to do flicks really easily which is always handy! :) 

Mascara - 

Maybelline Great Lash in Blackest Black.

I have the worlds shortest lashes it is crazy!!! So I do tend to wear falsies a lot or get extensions. 

However, when I do have a day off from them, I find this is the best for me as it doesn't clump my lashes together and separates and curls them to make it look like I actually have some! 

Let me know what your High Street Must Haves are too, and make sure you check out Louise's blog and you tube channel (Sprinkle of Glitter - Youtube) if you haven't already!
Much Love,


T x