SS14 Makeup Trend | Blue Eye Makeup

Hello ladies :) So I'm back from a short getaway on our sister island, Gozo with my boyfriend and our friends and while it feels good to be back to your own bed/shower/home, I really didn't want to leave just because we had such a good time!

 

Anyway, back to the subject of this post - Blue Eye Makeup. This is a huge summer trend and I personally really love it. I think that blue eye makeup, when applied correctly, gives a nice, bright look to your eyes. Here are my top picks of blue hued eye products :)

 

Catrice Absolute Eye Colour 210 The Queen Is Amused - this is the brightest blue eyeshadow in my collection but before you go all out searching for it, sadly, I have to say that it is now discontinued. It's got some silver shimmer which doesn't really show up on the eyes but the pigmentation is otherwise awesome. Moreover, I do like the non-powdery, silky smooth texture.

 

Catrice Absolute Eye Colour 550 Saw It On Blue Tube - another discontinued eyeshadow from Catrice. This time, we cross over to the navy blue side of the spectrum and again, colour payoff is exceptional as is the formula.

 

Essence Stay All Day Long Lasting Eyeshdow 07 Jim-Me Blue - this is one of my favourite cream eyeshadows that is an excellent base for powder products to make the look last all day. Colour pay-off is good but you have to be quick if you want to blend the colour out because it dries quite quickly.

 

Catrice Gel Eyeliner C01 Nautica {Cruise Couture Limited Edition} - now this one is a very dark midnight blue gel eyeliner that almost looks black but I still appreciate the blue tinge in it. It lasts long and gives you enough time to work on a winged eyeliner look.

 

 

Pupa Milano Vamp! Mascara 300 Deep Night - if you are too shy to try blue eyeshadow on your lids, but want to give the blue makeup a go, make sure you buy this mascara! It's my favourite blue mascara and it volumises the lashes like no other!

Wjcon Long Lasting Eyeshadow Stick 10 Sapphire - I bought this when I was looking for a nice bright blue eyeliner and I am very fond if it both as a liner and an eyeshadow. It has good pigmentation and lasts for a good number of hours.

Pupa Milano Long Lasting Eyeliner 003 Parrot Blue {Viva Carioca Collection} - I have recently discovered this eyeliner from the Pupa Milano Viva Carioca collection and I seriously love it! Amazing pigmentation and staying power and a mesmerising shade of blue!

Rimmel London Kajal Eyeliner Pencil 021 Denim Blue - the first blue eyeliner I have ever tried and I love the versatility of this colour. It can be worn all year round and lasts for a good number of hours.

Catrice Long Lasting Eyeliner Pen 080 I Like Blue Mondays - another discontinued product that I really like. Sky blue is a nice alternative to the darker shades and looks fresh any time of day.

 

Do you like wearing blue eye makeup? What are your favourite products?
 

SS14 Makeup Trend | Orange Lips

Orange is all the range this spring/summer season especially as far as lips are concerned. I was reading a post about orange lip products a couple of days ago on Natalie's Beauty Land and she had me rummaging through my stash and I have to admit I was surprised at the amount of orange tinted lip products I own. Since Natalie herself loves orange so much, she has asked me to share my little collection so here it is!

 

Sleek Pout Polish in Bonaire {Caribbean Collection} - the least pigmented of the bunch but with a highly moisturising formula that rivals that of high end products. This tinted lip conditioner provides the lips with SPF15, all round moisture and a slight tint of orange.

 

Catrice Nectar Gloss in C04 Exotica {Coolibri Limited Edition} - a rather thick lip gloss that may come off as sticky but nonetheless feels very nice on the lips. Not much pigmentation here either but it is one of my favourite glosses for this time of year.

Essence Lipgloss in 02 Peach and Mix {Marble Mania Trend Edition} - I really like the look of this gloss in its tube - a marbled mix of orange and cream which show up as a nice shade of light orange on the lips.
 

 

Essence Stay With Me Long Lasting Lip Gloss in 02 My Favourite Milkshake - a light orange lip gloss that looks like a nude peach shade on the lips. Lasts for a long time and feels hydrating on the lips.

Napoleon Perdis Protégé Lip Gloss - this was actually my first orange lip product. I love wearing it to his very day and I like the refreshing mint scent and flavour it carries. Lasting power is average and doesn't feel sticky at all. Very comfortable wear!

Essence Lipstick in 61 I'm A Lobstar! - beautiful shade of orange that's perfect for summer. It has tiny gold shimmer too which will add interest to sun-kissed looks. Smells of vanilla and lasts for a fair few hours. The best part about this? The price tag of course! Essence lipsticks retail for around €2!

Catrice Ultimate Shine Lipstick in 110 Shy Flamingo - one of the most pigmented products in my collection. As much as I love this shade, it has a butter soft formula which melts in the summer heat so I never take this out with me. Luckily, it lasts for a long time.

Pupa Milano Glossy Lips in 401 Lollipop Orange - this is probably my favourite out of the bunch. It has a lacquer-like glossy finish, amazing pigmentation, super moisturising formula and lasts for a good number of hours.

Catrice Color Show Lip Gloss in 070 Light My Fire - the last product in my collection is another amazingly pigmented lip gloss brought to you courtesy of budget brand Catrice. Formula is nice and soft and this too lasts for quite some time.

So, that rounds up my orange lip products collection! What is your favourite orange lip tint?