A Few of My Favourite Things in.. December 2013

Before getting into my favourite products this past month, I just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that everyone welcomes 2014 with open arms. We've survived another year and were blessed with a new one so I hope that everyone makes the most of it.

Anyway, while my monthly favourites aren't a consistent thing on this blog, I felt like these products have stood out enough to receive mention. So without further ado.. here's what I've been loving in December [last year..]

1. Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette [HERE] - A rose golden themed edition to the Naked family with light and dark shades that make the palette versatile for day and night.. The underlying pink theme makes it different enough from the previous two palettes if you were thinking of purchasing it, however it's completely up to personal preference..

2. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette [HERE] - While I'm not entirely sure if it's a limited edition product, it's a great way to try out the infamous Ambient Lighting Powders if they sparked your curiosity prior.. They offer a "lit from within" type glow to your face without making you look greasy or glittery like a disco ball..

3. ELF Studio Blush Brush [HERE] - ELF is known for their affordable make-up and tools.. Their infamous studio brush line are well made and perform great.. I've been enjoying the blush brush to apply the Ambient Lighting Powders.. Especially when I'm selling my under eye concealer..

4. Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach [HERE] - It's been a love/hate relationship between myself and this product because I was never to keen on its creaminess.. However, it's been a great product this winter because it provided my under eyes with some added moisture.. Also helped correct the dark circles I've been having from lack of sleep..

5. MAC Boldly Bare Lip Pencil [HERE] - One of my favourite lip pencils to wear under my nude pink lipsticks because of the added warmth it provides to the lip colour.. Especially when they're cooler pinks that tend to look an unflattering purple on my lips..

6. MAC Angel Lipstick [HERE] - The infamous Angel lipstick has been a favourite for years and to be honest.. I've been using it a lot this month with the motivation to finish what's left of the little nub.. It's a great nude pink shade though, and pairs well with Boldly Bare lip pencil by MAC..

7. Lancome Le Crayon Khol in Black Ebony [HERE] - Another product I've had for a while.. Though it's not as creamy as others I've tried, it works works well on the waterline and doesn't really smudge..

8. MAC Eyeshadows in Naked Lunch and Wedge [HERE] - Two among my top five favourite MAC shadows, Wedge is that perfect blending crease colour that works with almost everything, and Naked Lunch is a soft champagne pink shade that instantly brightens your eye area.. Especially when you've had a long night..

Happy New Year everyone!

xoxo

REVIEW: Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

If it isn't already obvious based on the title and the photo above.. yep! I got the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette. I actually received it as a Christmas gift from my boyfriend and couldn't be more excited. I'll be honest and say that when I first heard about the Naked 3, I was a little skeptical about it. However, like most things.. it started to grow on me. Anyway, here are my pro/cons:

PROS:

- It's got a different color palette altogether in comparison to the Naked and Naked 2 as it's got a more rose golden tone to it. With Naked and Naked 2, I feel you can get away with just one of them, however because Naked 3 is a more pink-toned palette, there's enough variation between them if you decide to want to get it

- Like all Urban Decay shadows, the pigmentation is great - very creamy and blendable

- It has 3 matte shades that are perfect for brow bone highlight and transitional colours

- Has a great range of light and dark shades that make the palette versatile for day and night looks

- Comes with a deluxe sample pack of all of Urban Decay's eyeshadow primers

- Packaging is travel friendly 

- All shades are new

CONS: 

- You can never really get away from those glittery shades with the chunky glittery fall out

- The pink tones may not be everyone's cup of tea

- Price might be a little bit of a turn off for some

Overall, I feel it's a matter of preference when it comes to this. Yes I feel it's different enough from the previous Naked Palettes to purchase if you please, however if you're not into the rose gold/pink tones this may not be for you.  I've been using it a lot since receiving it.. surprisingly more so than my Naked 2 Palette (which in all honesty.. I don't like as much as the original Naked Palette, or even the Naked 3). But again, it's ultimately up to you..

xoxo