Becca Cosmetics x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop Highlighter

Ever since the Jaclyn Hill and Becca Cosmetics collaboration launched everyone has been obsessed with Champagne Pop and for a good reason - it's actually stunning!

Having looked at the product I thought it looked really really gold. As my skin is quite fair I didn't think it would suit me. I happened to be strolling through Space NK the other day (a.k.a. one of the only places you can purchase Becca products in store in the UK) and I knew that this store didn't have a Becca counter. Upon buying a new setting powder (Laura Mercier setting powder for the win by the way guys) they had Becca products at the front *dies of excitement*.

It looks so gold in the pan and online but when you swatch it on your skin it's a lot peachier than you might think. So obviously I had to buy it. I'm such an impulse buyer, I swear I shouldn't be allowed in stores. I'm not even joking this is hands down, probably the nicest highlighter ever. I love the Becca highlighters anyway, they're so pigmented and don't have a lot of heavy glitter particles within the formula. I already have Pearl (review here) for my paler days but Champagne Pop is just something else.

The only thing about highlighters is you can go a bit over the top (nah just kidding that's not a thing). My only beef with this is if you have any spots in your highlighting sections they are exaggerated with this product, but this is quite common with all highlighters. The shade is a beautiful peachy light gold shade and can be worn for so many different skin tones. I am obsessed to say the least. It just gives such a beautiful summery glow. Obviously I did want the new palette that just came out but as long as I have Champagne Pop by my side I'ma be just fine. 

Yano guys, when I was bringing this home I dropped my Space NK bag, almost cried/had a breakdown, but the highlighting gods have my back and it was absolutely fine - phew! It's safe to say I will not be bringing this with me anywhere so I don't break it as this would literally be heartbreaking. This retails for £32 and these highlighters, no matter the shade, are completely worth it. I've heard amazing things about the Becca blushers as well so I'll be keeping an eye out for those! 

Cult Beauty | Space NK

Til next time

Amelia x

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette | Review

(L-R: Tempera, Golden Ochre, Vermeer, Boun Fresco, Raw Sienna, Burnt Orange and Primavera)

(L-R: Red Ochre, Venetian Red, Warm Taupe, Realgar, Antique Bronze, Love Letter and Cyprus Umber)

 This palette contains the most beautiful warm toned shadows to ever exist. I think some people are unsure about the palette because there is a lot of pinky reds, but it's only three shades and they're actually lovely shades. Since this palette has come into my life I haven't stopped using it. The packaging is so cute, I'm just worried I'm going to get it dirty with my fingers because it's all velvet. I just don't think it's possible to express via text how absolutely stunning this is, words literally do not do this palette justice. The shadows are so buttery, extremely pigmented and so blendable.  I wanted to do a description of all the shades, however, quite a few of them are similar I just seemed to be repeating myself. I would say that some of the shades have a lot of fall out in the pan but they're literally fine, still incredibly pigmented and blend like a dream. 

The light neutral shades - Golden Ochre, Burnt Orange, Raw Sienna and Bueon Fresco - make amazing transition shades or used on their own/mixed for a beautiful more natural look. 

The shimmery shades - Vermeer, Primavera and Antique Bronze - are beautiful all over the lid. They actually stay shimmery even when worn. You know how some shadows can look amazing when you swatch them on your finger and then you apply them to the lid and you're like ???? What just happened? Where's my shimmer gone? This is the complete opposite and I couldn't be happier. 

Looking at the palette it does initially look like a lot of red/pink but they're honestly so lovely for blending into those neutral shades for a subtle hint of colour or yano all over the lid/lower lash line. Realgar and Red Ochre are my favs for adding that little subtle hint of colour. And actually, Venetian Red and Love Letter are beautiful for those date night/Valentine's Day looks for adding a subtle hint of pink. 

This palette has been my go to over Summer and no doubt I'll continue using those beautiful warm orange and pinky shades all the way through Autumn. I absolutely live for warm toned shadows as I don't seem to be able to pull off that cool toned shadow life. You can buy this from Cult Beauty or Beauty Bay for £41. At that price you it's definitely an investment but to be completely honest this is the best eyeshadow palette I've ever bought. 

P.s. The brush that's included with the palette is actually pretty decent. 

Til next time

Amelia x

Holiday Photo Diary | Exploring Lanzarote

It's so nice to get away from your normal surroundings/everyday life for a while and it's exactly what I've needed. A break from normality is so lovely as you can just switch off and forget about your responsibilities. I love going away but I seriously do not love planes/turbulence, although Lanzarote was so beautiful I guess it made up for it.

All in all, the wifi was absolutely shocking where we were staying, but with my trusty Olympus PEN by my side, I snapped some pretty photos of the island and my experiences.

As per usual holiday with my family is never about chilling out, always about doing something/exploring everyday (it's mainly because my Dad has fomo - fear of missing out). Lanzarote is a volcanic island which doesn't offer much vegetation or beautiful sandy beaches, but it does have a national park where you can explore the volcanos/the island's history, and extremely funny camel rides. 

Til next time

Amelia x