As I mentioned in my yesterday's post, we had a mini getaway to Byron Bay, which is a hippy little beach side town about an hour's flight from Sydney. Over time I've become pretty good at packing only the things I know I will definitely use when traveling. Although this time around I somehow took more clothes than I needed, the contents of my makeup case were just right.
Here's what came with me on our mini getaway. (Where I've blogged about the product previously I've shown the name as a hyperlink to that post).
Face
L'Oreal True Match Powder in W3 - It's not my favourite, and I hate that the mirror is in the compartment hidden under the compact rather than behind the lid, but it's good for quickly mattifying any shiny areas of the face.
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 200 - A fairly light concealer that's good for the under eye area. It doesn't feel heavy on the skin, which is why it came with me on holidays.
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 210 - This is my "holiday" foundation, i.e. when I want a little coverage without a cakey feel. I only ever wear this on weekends or when on holidays as it's not very long lasting on me.
L/R - L'Oreal True Match Powder, Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, Maybelline Fit Me Foundation |
Cheeks
Illamasqua Bronzing Duo in Glint & Writhe - This is perfect for contouring and bronzing on the go. Both the light and the darker shades have a slight shimmer, but not too much to make you into a shiny disco ball.
Illamasqua Blush in Lover - This is my favourite blush EVER. Enough said.
Illamasqua Blush in Hussy - The warm pink sister to Lover. Same gorgeous quality as Lover, but in a different shade. Love them both.
L/R - Illamasqua products: Bronzing Duo, blush in Lover, blush in Hussy |
Eyes
Urban Decay Naked 2 - I admit I haven't shown much love to this palette ever since I got it as a birthday/Christmas present from the hubby. So the best way to ensure use is to take it on holidays with me and force myself to use it! (The brush inside the tin is my own as the one that came free with the palette was useless!)
Jordana Color Extend Eyeliner in Black - This is my favourite black eyeliner ever. It's very black, very creamy and lasts in my waterline for a long time instead of running down my cheeks.
Australis Multi Mega Lash mascara in Blackest Black* - I was surprised at how good this mascara turned out to be. It gives super long and super thick lashes in 2 coats. Definitely a repurchase.
T/B - Urban Decay NP2, Jordana Color Extend Eyeliner, Australis Multi Mega Lash mascara |
Lips
MAC Viva Glam Nicki - I love this shade, it's perfect for summer. A super bright yellow pink that is surprisingly wearable.
Barry M Pinkie Gold Sparkle* - This is one of my easy to wear, no effort lip colours. Adds a hint of shimmer to my lips in a light easy to wear formula.
Rimmel Pink Blush - One of my favourite pale pink lippies that never leaves my handbag. Plus I love the slightly sweet bubblegum smell.
NYX Lipgloss in Orange Soda - A pale warm pink gloss perfect worn on its own or over a lipstick. Another effortless addition to my makeup bag.
L/R - MAC Viva Glam Nicki, Barry M lipstick in Pinkie Gold Sparkle, Rimmel lipstick in Pink Blush, NYX lipgloss in Orange Soda |
And here are a few shots from the beach where I took the photos. As you can see it was a fairly quiet and private beach so I didn't feel self conscious having my cosmetics and camera out playing photographer.
Hello :-) |
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Testing the water temperature |
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Sprung! No, that is not an iPhone in my hand and I was not checking my emails on the beach. Ok fine, I was! |
Have you mastered the art of packing for holidays or do you always over pack?
*items provided by PR
Great holiday selection & it looks like you had a wonderful time! I always, always overpack...haha. xx
ReplyDeleteOh I used to overpack so much too, but then I realised that 75% of items I took with me I never used so I've learned to get better! xo
DeleteAaahh! NP2! I want one. Can you please do a tutorial? :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't used it much actually, but next time I use it I'll take pics for a tutorial.
DeleteThat place looks really nice! I hope you didn't have too much sand iin your makeup though....
ReplyDeleteHe he he, no I didn't get too much sand in the make up! I was mainly worried about the lippies, but they survived the heat and the sand.
DeleteOhhh what a lovely place!!!! I really like your selection, specially the Illamasqua bronzing duo!!
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Thanks hun, it's a great combo that bronzing duo, perfect colours. xo
DeleteWhere did you buy Jordana cosmetics?
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely break before your exciting new chapter of your lives :)
I buy my Jordana from Cosmo Cosmetics (there are a few of them around in Sydney). Usually costs b/w $3 - $6.
DeleteAnd thank you, we did have a lovely break :-)
Oh and crushcosmetics.com.au also have a small selection of Jordana as well, worth checking out.
DeleteI try not to overpack because it's usually an opportunity to haul new stuff - Terrible, I know!!! Lilit I bought that Rimmel Pink Blush lippy after seeing it on you as one of the last lippies before going on my ban. It's so girly, I love it :)
ReplyDeleteI usually overpack :P
ReplyDeleteLove your holiday favourites and photos!
Byron Bay looks gorgeous! My sister is currently travelling around Australia (I'm from the UK) and she has just spend a week there so it's nice to see some pictures :)
ReplyDeleteGood job on the minimalist packing, I'm awful and can easily take three times that!
Hope your sister is having fun there! It's a lovely place for sure.
Deletegreat selection
ReplyDeleteI've loved looking through your holiday make up selection, I now have some great ideas for some new products to try :) And It's so funny, I just wrote about overpacking on my blog. http://wp.me/p2fP3P-fD
ReplyDeleteHolidays must be on everyone's minds at the moment!
DeleteThose pictures on the beach are so pretty and I love the makeup laying in the sand!
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous there! & I agree with Kimberley, I love the makeup in the sand! -so cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a calming sight this beach front! I'm sure you had an amazing time there, lucky you ;)
ReplyDeleteAlso, love the pics with the makeup on the sand! I see you packed light while still having some variety [though i have to say, the germ-freak inside me kinda freaked out a little with the sand in the bronzer duo! eeeeek]
He he he, the sand just brushed off, all good. Main thing is they didn't get inside the lipsticks as that would be hard to remove.
DeleteGreat pictures, you really are glowing! You've just made me want Lover
ReplyDeleteah i love your makeup picks! and what i would give to be on a vacation right now.
ReplyDeletexox dana
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What a great selection, I live in Byron and the pink blush lippie is my favourite - always with me at all times. Just ordered viva glam Nicki after seeing your post on it. I think we have similar taste!
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you like VG Nicki. It's much more in your face than Pink Blush but definitely wearable!
DeleteWOW, you are such a great packer. Okay, seriously, I need your help. Going to Bali for three weeks for my honeymoon in September AND AM always overpacking....ack, need help badly!
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Ah Bali... never been there, but since it's a hot and humid beachy place I'd say you won't use much makeup at all. Stick to bronzey tones for eyes/cheeks and gloss for lips. And don't make the mistake of taking 15 lipsticks with you like I did on our Thailand honeymoon... I did not use any of them!
DeleteOk, I have been trying to resist getting the Viva Glam Nicki... but I'll probably end up getting it when it gets warmer here :) I ALWAYS over pack when it comes to makeup. I just feel like I will regret if I don't bring enough options! haha
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Bethany
Love all the stuff you showed! I want the naked 2 so bad!! Loving your blog. I found you through hellocotton and now following! :)
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I don't really go on Holiday but I sincerely doubt i'd pack minimally if I did. I can barely restrict myself to a single makeup bag for everyday stuff!
ReplyDeletei love the way these pics were taken...in the sand. it looks fab ;)
ReplyDeletelove your bronzing duo... and i super love the beach :) you look absolutely lovely in there.. hope i can also take a vacation soon :)
ReplyDeletecute, loving the photos in the sand! xx
ReplyDeletelooks amazing! but weren't you nervous to get sand in everything? or maybe that would be holiday memories...;)//Azure
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha, not at all. It's only makeup and it's only sand. As long as they didn't get in the lippies I was fine with everything else.
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