August & September 2017 Faves

Wow! This year has just been flying by. I can't believe I haven't posted in over 2 months! That is crazy! I've been trying to use up some of my collection lately and have been gravitating towards some old favourites and holy grail products. The theme of this post is my August and September faves but it is really my current faves as they are products that I am still using and loving in October.

• Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette - I just love how these shadows smell and blend
• PUR Soiree Diaries - I got this in a Boxycharm box and am in love with the shades and pigmentation
• Zoeeva Cocoa Blend Palette - I have my go to shades ;)
• NARS Radiant Concealer - LOVE!
• Urban Decay Naked Concealer - Also LOVE!
• Jouer Highlighter in Topaz - this stuff will give you a glow!
• Make Up Forever Pro Sculpting Duo in #2
• Hoola Bronzer
• Benefit Bella Bamba Blush - gives a nice flush and glow
• MAC Melba Blush
• MAC Modern Mandarin Blush
• Loreal Lash Paradise - this does remind me of the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

These are just a few of my faves for the past couple of months. I would love to hear what yours were. I can't believe the Holidays are just around the corner and have you guys seen all the cute sets that are coming out! I can't wait!

XOXO

Summer Loving Faves! June & July 2017

Hello lovely people :) Hope your August is starting off well. The past couple of months have been a real blur for me. I've been shopping my stash alot an using some "new" products. I haven't been using much foundation as the weather has been pretty HOT and I would just sweat it off. So, I've been relying on my MAC strobe cream and concealer. The MAC strobe cream gives my skin a nice glow which I have been loving! Here are all the products I have been reaching for the past couple of months:

• ABH Modern Renaissance Palette
• ABH Master Palette by Mario
• Sephora Blush Palette
• Jouer Highlighter in Topaz - Amazing highlighter! I just got skinny dip from the skinny dip collection and can't wait to try that too.
• MUFE Pro Sculpting Duo in shade 02 - The bronzer and highlight in this duo is amazing!
• Nars Radiant Concealer - I've used this so much that I am almost out!
• Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer
• ABH Pure Hollywood Liquid Lipstick - I recently picked this up at a local sephora where it was always sold out. I really love pairing this with different lip liners and glosses.
• Buxom Gloss in Mai Tai - Perfect for summer xoxo
• Marc Jacobs Gloss in Sugar Sugar - This gloss is so creamy!
• MAC MSF in Medium Dark
• MAC Strobe Cream in Goldlite
• Loreal Voluminous Base Mascara
• Loreal Voluminous Lash Paradise - Love this mascara and wand! I hear this is a dupe for the TF Better than Sex Mascara but I haven't tried this mascara to compare. 
• SL Miss Glam Powder Brush from the Mermaid Sparkle collection - I love her brushes and use them every day!!

What have you guys been loving for June and July? Let me know so I can add to my collection or try it out :)

XOXO

Current Favourites (March, April & May!)

So... I've been gone for a hot minute! 3 months to be exact. Boy time is flying by and I can't believe we are already in June. Half the year is gone. Hope everyone is doing well :) For the past few months my makeup has changed and I've been trying to use up some items in my collection plus try out some new things. Here are just a few things that I have been loving currently.

• Urban Decay Naked Basics 1 - an oldie but a goodie!
• Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer - this stuff makes my skin look so smooth. I guess that is why the call it "perfecting" LOL
• Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hour Full Coverage Foundation - Awesome coverage and lasting power.
• Too Faced Sweet Peach Oil Lip Gloss in Pure Peach - Moisturizing and sheer pigmentation but still pretty. This has made yet another appearance on my favourtes!
• Maybelline Colossal Big Shot - I use this almost everyday... I think I should retire it soon.
• MAC Eyeliner in Smoulder
• Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion
• Essence Light up your face luminizer palette - This gives you a subtle highlight and you can mix the three luminizers
• PF Butter Bronzer - Smells so good!
• MAC Melba Blush
• Milani Luminoso Blush 
• CP Highlighter in Smokin' Whisltes - gorgeous highlight if you like cream highlights.
• Maybelline Lipsticks in Blushing Beige, Ravishing Rose & Lust for Blush

What have you guys and gals been loving currently? I would love to hear :) Be sure to follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @luvabellcouture and give me some recommendations. Also, if you would like to see any swatches or posts on anything let me know ;)

XOXO

February Favourites 2017

Wow... I am super late on this but I thought I would still post some of my faves from February. I mean where did February go?! The month just flew by. Here are a couple of items I loved during the month.

• ABH Mario Master Palette - Love the shades & pigmentation in this!
• MAC Give Me Sun MSF - I smashed mine on the floor and put it together using the alcohol trick :(
• Loreal Lumi Foundation - Oldie but a goodie for that glow girl!
• Clinique Ginger Pop Blush
• SL Miss Glam Mermaid Glam Brushes - in LOVE!
• Maybelline Big Shot Mascara
• Too Faced Peach Gloss - smells like peaches and is moisturizing!
• Kat Von D Liquid Lipsticks in Lolita and Bow & Arrow

What have you guys been loving? Let me know!

XOXO

January Favourites 2017

It's January Favourites time!! I can't believe it February already. As you can see from the picture above I went for a very particular colour scheme in January. Was totally loving the bronze / neutral colours for eyeshadows and neutrals for the face and lips.

• Zoella Chocolate Palette - love love love this palette! So creamy and pigmented.
• Morphe 25B Palette - The shades in this palette is awesome! I think it is sold out on the Morphe site at the moment but I heard that they will be bringing it back.
• Tarte Exposed Blush - an oldie but a goodie!
• Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer
• Sephora Gel Concealer
• MAC L/S in Velvet Teddy
• MAC L/S in Kinda Sexy
• SL Miss Glam Mermaid Glam Brushes - I love the entire set but am only showing my 2 clean ones in this post hehe :)
• MAC Modern Mandarin Blush

What have you all been loving lately? I would love to know! Send me your comments and suggestions :) Also, if you would like to see any swatches of the products let me know!

XOXO

My 2016 Beauty Favourites

Happy 2017!! Wow long time no post! The past couple of months have been an absolute blur with work and travelling and just enjoying the Holiday Season. I hope you have all had a wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year. For my first post of 2017 I thought it would be nice to reflect on some of the beauty products I constantly reached for in 2016. Some of these items were released in 2016 and some were released in previous years.

Here we go!

• Loreal Infallible Pro Matte Foundation - lightweight demi matte finish and is long lasting
• Essence Pure Nude Highlighter - gives a very natural glow
• ABH Master Palette by Mario - love the shades and pigmentation of this palette
• Benefit They're real mascara - I tried this out for the first time in 2016 and love it!
• ABH That Glow Kit - Gorgeous highlighter kit!
• Make Up Forever Ultra HD Foundation stick - great coverage and easily blendable
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer - one of my HGs
• MAC Peachstock Lipstick - Amrezy made me get this one
• MAC Oyster Girl Lipglass - Amrezy made me get this one too
• Sephora Passionate Blush
• Clinique Ginger Pop Blush
• ABH Craft Liquid Lipstick
• Colourpop Dopey Liquid Lipstick
• Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
• ABH Dainty Lipgloss
• SLMissGlam Kabooki Glam Brush - Love love love this brush for applying my powder. This one came with me on Vacation.

And those are all of my faves for 2016. I would love to hear what your favourites are! 

XOXO

October Favourites 2016

Half the month has already flown by and the Holiday season is about to be in full swing. I've been trying to shop my stash for the month of October and get through a lot of the deluxe samples I've collected. Here are a few of my faves for the month of October:

• The original LORAC Pro palette - this is one of my HG palettes
• MAC Sheer Pressed Powder - I've been loving this to dust over my foundation
• Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara - I usually go for waterproof mascaras but this one is pretty good!
• Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil - My skin has been acting up lately and this oil has given back the moisture it needs
• ColourPop Smoke n Whistles Highlighter
• Sephora Passionate Blush
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer - another HG product
• Buxom Gloss in Sophia
• Kat Von D liquid lipstick in Lolita - gorgeous for the Fall
• ABH liquid lipstick in Craft - LOVES!
• NARS Radiant Concealer - Amazing! I love the coverage and glow it gives. This will be coming with me on Vacation.

What have you guys been loving recently and what did you pick up during the Sephora Sale? Would love to know :)

XOXO

September Favourites 2016

Gah! I am pretty late for my favourites this month. September went by so fast and was full of changes. I am so excited for the Fall months and the leaves changing. I am not excited for the rain though. For September I was loving a matte face and coppery eyes. Here are my faves for the month of September.

• Kat Von D Lovesick Liquid Lipstick
• Marc Jacobs Sugar Sugar Lip Gloss
• MAC Oyster Girl Lipglass
• Sephora Passionate Blush
• NARS Radiant Concealer - OK this isn't "matte" but I love this concealer and the coverage it gives!
• ColourPop Amaze Eyeshadow
• ColourPop Swerve Eyeliner - I got this in one of my Ipsy glam bags and I love it!
• Maybelline Baby Skin primer - Great drugstore primer!
• Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless foundation
• Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Mascara - I also like the pink version of this mascara.
• MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder - for setting my face.

What have you guys been loving lately? Any recommendations for the Fall months? Let me know in the comments below or reach me on Instagram or Twitter @LuvabellCouture.

XOXO

August Favourites 2016

Where has Summer gone? I swear it was August like 2 seconds ago and poof now it's the middle of September?! Soon it will be October and Halloween! Who's excited? To be honest I can't wait for the fall weather to roll in and all the comfy sweaters that come with the change in weather. I am super late on my August faves, but better late than never right?

• ABH Contour Kit - I have been loving the banana shade in this kit to set my under eyes
• NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - amazing coverage and goes on so smoothly
• NARS Orgasm Blush - one of my OG faves
• MAC Lip Liner in Boldly Bare - gorgeous everyday lip colour
• Benefit They're Real Mascara - it's something about the brush that makes me love this mascara
• MAC Nylon Eyeshadow (shown in my MAC quad) - I've been loving this as my brow bone and inner corner highlight
• Loreal Infalliable Matte Foundation - where have you been all my life?!
• Maybelline Blushing Nude lipstick - I love my nudes ;)
• Urban Decay Naked Basics - I've been reaching for this more and more for an everyday matte look

And... those are all my faves for the month of August! Bye August! it's been real... Now, you have to tell me what you guys have been loving! So, reach out through social media or comment below!

XOXO

July Favourites 2016

July left in a blur! I can't believe it's already August. In July I went to my first IMATs which was a fun but crazy experience. I've never waited in line for 2 hours for makeup before... I was able to pick up a couple of items before they sold out though :) Seems like I was also in a Maybelline loving kick in July. Here are a few of my faves!

• Maybelline Master Contour Palette
• Maybelline theNUDES palette
• MAC Pro Long Wear Concealer in NW35
• Maybelline Fit Me Foundation stick
• Maybelline Age Rewind concealer
• Sephora Lip Pencil in Rose Wine
• Morphe M523
• Morphe M433

What have you all been loving? Let me know so I can hunt them down too!!

XOXO

June Favourites 2016

Summer is officially here and the weather is heating up. For the month of June I have been loving bright sheer lips and a bit of a copper glow. We can't forget that glow life too! Here is a list of what I have been LOVING!

• MAC Amber Lights E/S
• Urban Decay Sheer Lipsticks in Streak & Anarchy - I believe they have these in the new Vice lipsticks too!
• ColourPop Blush in Prenup
• ColourPop highlight in Smokin' Whistles - did anyone get their hands on Churro?!
• ColourPop E/S in Amaze - Already hit pan!!
• Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - this stuff sticks on!
• W&W Brulee E/S great for blending
• NYX E/S in Fireball
• One of my HG mascaras - Cover Girl Lash Blast in the original Orange packaging. This stuff won't budge.
• Physicians Formula Argan Oil - I've been getting into oils recently and this one is pretty good. I also like their argan oil lip oils.

Those are all the products that I have been loving for the month of June. What have you been enjoying? Let me know!

XOXO

May 2016 Favourites

Summer is just around the corner!! The month of May really flew by... I've been on a highlight frenzy as of late and the ABH Glow Kits are AMAZING. You can use the highlighters individually or mix them to create your own glow. Here are some of the products I have been loving for the month of May.

• ABH Glow Kit in That Glow
• ABH Contour Kit in Medium
• MAC Blush in Royal Sunset (this may be an LE item)
• Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes Mascara - this mascara does not budge at all! It is also the one I wore for my wedding day. AMAZING!
• Cover Girl Lipstick in Hot - gorgeous red!
• NYX Liquid Suedes in Soft Spoken & Tea and Cookies (Left to Right)
• Maybelline Fit Me concealer in Sand - love this for brightening up under the eyes

Those are all the products I have been loving for the month. I would love to know what your faves are! Let me know in the comments below or contact me through other Social Media platforms!

XOXO

April Favourites 2016

Happy May!! It's that time of the month again where we share our favourites from the past month. April was a nice month and now we are into May. For the month of April I got my hands on some goodies that I absolutely fell in love with. Most of them are drugstore and inexpensive!

• Cover Girl Tru Naked eyeshadow palette in Nudes - I also have the goldens palette but I like the colors in the Nudes one better
• W&W Countouring Palette - formula is so buttery and nice!
• UD Sheer Lipstick in Anarchy for that POP of Pink
• Milani Luminoso Blush for the glow!
• Maybelline Master Countour palette - at first I wasn't too sure about this product but then I fell in love. Pigmented and easily blendable!
• ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip Stain in Dopey - FINALLY got my hands on this!
• ColourPop eyeshadow in Amaze - this is a gorgeous copper shade & I LOVE the formula

Those are all of the products I have been loving for the month of April. What have you guys and gals been loving? Let me know!

XOXO

February Favourites 2016

Happy Leap Year! February was a pretty good month. Took a trip to Vegas for a couple of days and picked up the ABH That Glow palette which as you can see is one of my favourites of the month along with a few other goodies. 

• Carli Bybel Palette by BH Cosmetics is so gorgeous. I love the eyeshadows because they are creamy and blendable and the colours are awesome. The highlighters are amazing as well.
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer - this is pretty nice for brightening up your undereyes
• Rimmel Matte Powder - for when you wanna be MATTE
• Milani Naked Matte Lipstick
• Loreal Fairest Nude Lipstick - do you see a trend of what I enjoyed wearing in Feb?
• The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer
• Tarte Lights Camera Splashes - LOVE this mascara and it's very waterproof

So, those are all the products that I have been loving for the month of February. What have you been loving and what products would you recommend to try?

XOXO

January 2016 / Recent Favourites

Hello! So, I am super late on the whole January favourites. I mean where did half of February go? It has been a pretty busy month and a half for sure. Starting 2016 off with a bang. I've been trying out some new products as well and falling back in love with some old faves. And here they are...

• BH Cosmetics x Carli Bybel Palette - OMG! So gorgeous and the highlighters are on point!
• Milani Baked Blush in Rose d'Oro
• Nivea Men After Shave Balm (for Primer)- NikkieTutorials made me do it and I love love love it... even the slight man sent which eventually goes away ;)
• UD Naked Skin Foundation
• Loreal Voluminous Mascara - Oldie but a goodie!
• YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis in #7
• Revlon Matte HD Lipcolor in Devotion
• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - for brightening up the face
• ABH Brow Wiz - took this on vacation and love it!

And that concludes my extremely late January favourites. What have you guys been loving recently and is anyone else a bit overwhelmed with all the new products coming out? LOL 

XOXO

My Top 10 Beauty Faves of 2015

Hello 2016 and Happy New Year to you all!! I am super excited for this year and am looking forward to all the new goodies coming out. What are you guys looking forward to? 2015 was a pretty good year and here are some of the items that I fell in love with.

• Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Perfume
• Clinique Cheek Pop in Ginger
• Sephora Marvelous Mauve Lip Cream
• Rimmel East End Snob liner (I am completely finished and need a new one!)
• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (Love this for my under eyes)
• Tarte Lights Camera Splashes Mascara
• Cover Girl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation
• Ofra Havana Nights Liquid Lipstick (LOVE this formula! Great collab with KathleenLights)
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer
• ABH Self Made Palette

What were your Top 10 Beauty products for 2015? I would love to know! So, tweet me or leave me a comment below. 

XOXO

November 2015 Favourites

It's DECEMBER! I've been loving warm bronze colours and berry / red lips for the past month. Here are my November Favourites.

• Revlon Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow and Berry Couture
• Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
• Rimmel Accelerator Endless Mascara
• MAC Painterly Paint Pot
• Rimmel Exaggerate Liner in Brown
• NARS Blush in Orgasm
• Loreal True Match Foundation
• Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze

What have you been loving? Let me know below or on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!

XOXO

October Favourites 2015

Ah! A little late on my favourites this time. I was loving the natural look for October and here are some of the products that I reached for most.

• Loreal color infallible shadow in Tender Caramel
• UD Naked Basics
• MAC MSF in Medium Dark (Love this alone and to set my foundation / concealer)
• Essence silky touch blush in Autumn Peach
• Clinique Cheek Pop in Plum Pop
• MUFE aqua smoky lash
• Milani Nude Creme
• Milani Matte Naked
• MAC Soar Lip Liner
• Rimmel wake me up concealer in very fair / light (for that highlight!)

What have you been loving lately? Let me know in the comments below or by tweeting me @luvabellcouture. I love hearing suggestions on new things to try out.

XOXO

September Favourites 2015

Hello Lovelies! Fall is officially here and September has come and gone. I've been transitioning out of the summer bright colours and more into the bronzey warm fall colours. Here are a few of the items that I have been loving!

• Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
• Tarte off the cuff palette - I've got my eyes on the new holiday palette. I love tarte blushes :)
• Fit Me Matte +Poreless Foudation
• Essence Gel Eye Pencil in Black Blaze - I recently found this at the drugstore and am loving it. I have it in a few other jewel tone colours as well.
• Maybelline Lash Sensational
• Revlon Red Velvet Lip Butter - LOVE!
• Loreal Fairest Nude - Oldie but a goodie
• Milani Uptown Mauve
• MAC Whirl Lip Liner - have been loving lining my lips with this and pairing with a nice nude lipstick like Loreal's fairest nude

I would love to know what your favourite September beauty faves were and what your overall fall beauty faves are. Let me know in the comments or catch me in my social media outlets. Also, an update on my current giveaway on Instagram. The deadline was October 2nd but because I will be going on a vacation soon the giveaway will be extended. Expect a new post on instagram in a day or two. 

XOXO

August Favourites 2015

I can't believe August is over and Summer 2015 is coming to an end. On the other hand I can't wait for Fall... vampy lips, boots and comfy sweaters. The month of August I was obsessed with lip products (ok I am always obsessed with lip products) and I really loved shopping my collection. Some of the products that I fell in love again with were the Revlon balms! I love me some jumbo pencil lip products because they are easy to apply and come in so many pretty colours and finishes. Now... enough with my babble and on to my faves!

• Colourpop Super Shock Blush in Prenup
• Colourpop Super Shock Highlighter in Smokin' Whistles
• ABH Artist Palette
• MAC Plumful L/S
• Physicians Formula Blush (isn't the packaging sooo cute!!)
• Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation (fell in love again with this one!)
• Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Sweetheart
• Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm in Coquette
• Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Audacious
• Rimmel Apocalips in Stellar

I've really been loving pops of color whether it be on the eyes or on the lips. What have you guys been loving in the past month? Would love to know!

XOXO