Mini Beauty Haul (and reviews!)

In the past few weeks, I have accumulated a few new beauty bits and after testing them out for a couple of weeks, I have decided to show you what I bought and share my thoughts on the products. 

Mac Brave lipstick (£15.50)- This is actually a repurchase for me as i bought this lipstick about a year ago and it quickly became my favourite Mac lipstick. This is the perfect dark, pinky nude, not only suiting people with paler skin but also people with darker skin. Also, if you're a fan of Velvet Teddy, then you're sure to love this one as well, since it's a slightly lighter, pinker version of it. 

Kiko eye crayon (£6.90)- Although I do own (and love) a By Terry Ombre Backstar (in the shade Bronze Moon), it is very expensive and I have been looking for a cheaper alternative for a while now. When I saw this eye crayon, I decided to purchase it to see if it was at all similar- and in terms of formula, texture and appearance on the skin, they are practically identical. As well as this, it is about a quarter of the price, and I got the shade 05 which is a perfect dupe for the By Terry Misty Rock. I definitely plan on buying more of these soon!

Mac Warm Neutrals Palette (£65) - This is my favourite purchase of the lot! Before buying this palette, I didn’t actually own any Mac eyeshadows, however now I own 15, I love them all. They’re incredibly pigmented, long wearing, perfectly wearable and although initially the price point may seem steep, buying the eyeshadows individually would cost a lot more.
My favourite shades in the palette include Honey Lust, a glittery peachy shade (middle row, 3rd along); Amber Lights, a shimmery gold colour (middle row, 4th along); Saddle, a matte brown transition shade (middle row, 5th along); Butterfudge, a medium brown with a bit of a sheen to it (bottom row, 3rd along); and Unwind, a neutral olive shade (bottom row, 5th along). 

Benefit They’re Real! Mascara (£19.50)- Again, this was another repurchase as I’d owned this mascara about a year and a half ago; and despite really liking it, I never bought a replacement as mascaras always dry out quickly and I already had a few opened, however, I decided to finally buy the replacement, and I now remember why I loved it so much in the first place! Overall, this is a great mascara for both volume and length, although it is difficult to take off.

Garnier BB Cream Skin Perfector (£9.99)- I have been after a new BB cream for a while, as I think they are great for the summer months, when you want something with a lighter feel to the skin and lighter coverage. Also, they contain SPF, this one SPF 25, so you can protect your skin. I saw some positive reviews on the Garnier BB cream, so decided to purchase it in 'Light' (my skin is slightly darker than that, although these BB creams are quite dark) and have been impressed so far. My skin looked glowing, and I was given a reasonable amount of coverage.