TAG: Winter Besties

The lovely Bethany from Obsessions to Live For tagged me to do this post. The tag was actually to do a Summer Besties post showcasing my summer must have makeup and accessories, but because Australia is heading into winter I will be showing my Winter Besties instead. Where I've previously reviewed the product, I have provided the name as a link to the previous post.

1. Lip Products
In winter I stop wearing my bright corally reds and out come the nudes, cool pinks and deep purples. The three that I'll have on constant rotation are M.A.C. Up the Amp, M.A.C. Cremecup and Illamasqua Corrupt. Jurlique Love Balm in Rose will keep my lips lovely and hydrated.

L/R - Mac Up the Amp, Mac Cremecup, Illamasqua Corrupt.
Back - Jurlique Love Balm Rose

2. Nails
Similar to lipsticks, in winter I tend to go for more purple toned colours. The ones I'm loving now are Jordana Silky Purple, Illamasqua Grab and OPI Louvre Me Louvre Me Not. Also I'm determined to get my cuticles healthier and less dry, so I've started using L'Occitane 95% pure shea butter with vineyard rose every day.


L/R - Jordana Silky Purple, Illamasqua Grab, OPI Louvre Me Louvre Me Not
Front - L'Occitane 95% Shea Butter

 3. Blush
Illamasqua Hussy is my favourite pink blush that's perfect for summer or winter. Because it's matte, the blush doesn't look too garish on gloomier days and the warm colour adds a healthy glow to a sallow winter complexion.

4. Liquid Face Product
Lately I've been using Maybelline Super Stay Makeup in Nude, which is a long lasting matte foundation. It's not perfect, it's not my HG, but it's doing its job in that it provides a flawless look that stays on all day. Plus in winter I prefer a more matte complexion,  so this works.

5. Powder Face Product
I love M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish Naturals powder to set my foundation. In summer I use Medium, in winter I go down a shade to Medium Light.

6. Self tanner/bronzer
I don't use a bronzer or a tanner in winter, but I still use my Benefit Hoola to contour and slim down my cheeks.

Top - Maybelline Superstay Foundation and Mac MSFN in Medium Light
Bottom Left - Benefit Hoola
Bottom Right - Illamasqua Hussy

7. Hair Product
Moroccan Oil hair treatment - this is a summer/winter must have for me. It keeps my hair hydrated and in top condition and you only need a tiny little bit. I've had my bottle for about 5 months now and it's still 3/4 full. This is great for taming winter frizzies.

8. Eye products
I've been using my M.A.C. Play it Cool palette (from Tartan Tale collection... still available on allcosmeticswholesale if anyone wants it) a lot as the cooler darker tones look perfect on dreary winter days. I'm also LOVING my cover Girl Lash Blast Volume Mascara. It gives me great volume without the clumpiness.

9. Fashion accessory
Scarves. I have many, but this one is a favourite which I bought from a little shop in Paris for around 5 euros. I love it as it goes with everything, and the snake print is something you don't see that often.

10. Item of clothing
My red leather biker jacket which I got from Melbourne shop Siricco 2 yrs ago. It travels everywhere with me, and is so warm as it keeps the wind out. Sydney doesn't get too freezing in winter (compared to say Europe) so I can get away with wearing this all through winter.


With  my husband on top of the Eiffel Tower wearing my favourite scarf and red leather jacket


What are your summer or winter favourites? Are any of my besties also on your favorites list?