Best Beauty Buys 2013

Hello Beauties! I hope you're doing well. We're already in 2014 - I'm still asking myself how that happend-  As  I didn't post a 'December Favourites' last year (yeah I can say now last year^^) I think why not take this opportunity and share with you some of my best buys I did 2013.

BOI-ING Concealer - Benefit
I've tried the Boi-ing concealer as a part of the "How to look the best at everything" box. It comes in two shades; a lighter and a darker one. It is a very neutral colour which blends easily with my foundation. As I suffered from acne-prone skin  and last year I had a lot of breakouts, this concealer was my holy-grail all year through.

How to Look The Best At Everything Kit - Benefit
My first ever review was about this little cute kit back in April last year. I wanted to try Benefit so bad but of course I couldn't buy all the products, because I wouldn't know if I really liked the products or if it would be a total waste of money. That's why I bought probably one of the cutest makeup kits ever. I'm so happy with my choice because I came across some of my favourite products ever. If you want to know more about the whole kit I leave you my review of it here.

The Porefessional - Benefit
Probably one of the best primers ever?! I think so. I'm still on my little sample of my Kit but somehow this product lasts me a very long time. It feels very silky smooth and it makes my skin look flawless.

Origins Clear Improvement Mask
I'm using this product since November I think and have to say that I love it. It's the perfect mask for my oily skin. It gives my skin a DEEP but very gentle clean. And the best part is there is no strange smell. Although it is quite expensive I haven't found a cheaper one that is comparable.

MAC #217 - Blending Brush
This blending brush is a WONDERFUL brush! Probably my best beauty investment 2013. Before using this brush I used one with black bristles. What I love about the #217 is that it is white so I can see the shadow colours I'm using. In every review I've read (and I did read a lot because it's an investment) it said that it's the must have brush in every kit. And I totally relate to that too!

Naked Basics - Urban Decay
My Go- To palette through 2013. I use it everyday and it's clearly a basic! Even though there aren't a lot of colors I still create a variety of looks. The shadows are very pigmented, they blend very easily too. Definitely a big love through 2013!

Well these are my best beauty buys that were definitely worth the money! And I also want to add to this list even though they aren't in any way beauty related: my RANDOM Favourites of 2013!

Teen Wolf
I discovered this series last year and I think it's amazing! There is something dark, misterious and edgy about the show that I really like. Uhh and I'm so excited for the next season *jump with joy* :)

Bastille
Well my love for the band Bastille isn't from last year. My love for their music just deepend I think. Their albums were in repeat all year long and now they are gaining more and more popularity which isn't a bad thing don't you think?


I would love to know what your favourite beauty products were! Lots of Love, Catherine <3

2013 Round Up

Happy New Year! So I hope you started this year well. For today's post I want to reflect over the last year. As you know I started this little blog in April and since then a few post came together. For the first post of 2013 I want to share some of my favourite posts; the ones I really enjoyed putting together and publishing!

2013

NEW YEARS EVE! 

What is a post without a photo? - Not for me, so I just added a photo I took a while ago of shells although it doesn't relate too much to the topic, I look at it as many little and big dreams that can come true in 2014.

Birthday Presents!

Hello beauties! It was my birthday the other week. I finally turned 16 :)
I don't normally like sharing photos of present on my blog, it feels weird and I don't want to showing off at all. But I received a bunch of cool presents from some awesome people and I wanted to show you guys, because I am so lucky to be surrounded by the nicest people in my life :') Here is just small glimpse at some things that are in the cutest box ever...

MAC Eye Shadow Brun(Satin) - Review and Swatch!

Brun oh brun, where do I begin? I can't live without it. This MAC eye shadow is such a pretty versatile color I recommend to everyone! I bought this shade a while ago. I even mentioned in one of my beauty hauls (here is the link if you want to have a look).
I was looking for a color without shimmer I could use on my brows and this is perfect for me as I have dark brown nearly black hair.

The color is a dark cool toned ashy brown. It's not the typical dark brown shade but like a said really versatile. The consistency is pretty smooth and with its satin texture it also blends well with other colors.

Like I said it's a very versatile color. I  mainly use it to fill in my dark eyebrows  but also to deepen my crease, as a lid color, all over my lid( for a brown smokey eye) and as well as a liner. I would recommend to build up the color as I think it gets a better effect. The color looks exactly like in the pan so you won't have unpleasant surprise!

Like every other MAC eye shadow it will stay on all day with an eye primer underneath.

If you are looking for a deep brown eye shadow or you're not sure on which one to chose for neutrals, I'll definitely say to get this shade!

I'm looking for some new MAC eye shadows to add to my collection. What do you think should I get? Much Love, Catherine <3