Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint Review

One of my most used products is the Nars Tinted moisturiser, which provides a very light coverage. When I discovered that Nars had released a product that sits between the tinted moisturiser and their foundation, it was on my to-try list. Today I'd like to share a little review on my experience with the product, I hope you find it helpful!

Coverage
It's coverage is better than the tinted moisturiser, but it is lighter than their foundation. It is very buildable and provides an overall light to medium, light matte coverage, which, if applied correctly, lasts up to about 8 hours.

Texture
It's texture is slightly thicker and creamier than the tinted moisturiser and sets quite quickly so I feel I need to be quick in blending it into my skin.

Colour
This product comes in a range of 12 colours. I use the colour Finland (Light 1), the second lightest shade, which has neutral yellow undertones.

Application
I start of with a small application, which I rub into my skin with my fingers and then I go over it with the Real Techniques buffing brush. I think it is best to start off with a small amount and then apply more if you need because then, with my experience, it sets better and is more easily blended. I had some difficulty applying this with a beauty blender, it didn't set properly into my skin - it sort of just sat on top of it and then after a few hours it had a furry look (I could see where I had applied it with the beauty blender). I really need to work this product into my skin for it to last and look good.

Packaging
The product comes in a tube, so at times it does make it difficult to put back any excess I didn't use.

Other benefits
It is oil-free, contains an inbuilt SPF 30 and is also non-comedogenic (won't clog pores).

Overall, I like the the natural-looking skin effect this product provides. It has a silky-smooth consistency, which feels great on the skin. I think this product is best suited for those with oily skin, as with the matte consistency, I feel it might be drying on those with dry skin types. If you're looking for a smooth matte finish I would recommend this product.

Thanks for reading!

Have you tried this product? Let me know your thoughts on it if you have :)

Kristina xx

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Autumn Makeup Look

Hello :) Autumn is upon us here in Melbourne! I love this season because it means warm rich colours, golden trees and mild sunshine. I also love that I get to wear knits and jumpers, which I've missed wearing! In the colder months, my makeup palette becomes much warmer, so I tend to do my eyes slightly more smokey for the daytime and wear rich, plum coloured lips. I wore this look today and have decided to share it with you :)

To contour my eyelids, I used the bronzey shade from Smashbox's 'Photo Op Eyeshadow Trio', in the 'Screenshot' palette. I chose this shade because of it's lovely golden shimmer. I also applied it to the inner corners of my eyes.

I recently purchased this eyeshadow palette, called 'Body,' from Stila's 'Eyes are the window Shadow Palette' collection, which has a gorgeous array of colours. I went for this palette, which features some bright blue and purple shadows, because it's different to a majority of the palettes I already own, which are basically brown or bronzey shades. 

As a whole, this palette isn't 'autumnal' (they do have this palette here, which fits the season well . . . and of which I have my eye on). I did, however, use the shade 'Garnet,' which is the third shade on the top row, because of it's dark red/ purple tone. I used this shade all over my eyelid and blended it with the bronzey Smashbox shade. I also applied it along my lower lash line, stopping about halfway.

To soften the look, I lined by upper lashes and the inner corners with Models Prefer Infinite Colour Eye Pencil in Bronze Ambition, which has a metallic look. I also applied a few light strokes of this in the crease and on the lid, to add a bit of definition.

After curling my lashes, I applied L'Oreal's 'Telescopic' mascara in 'Carbon Black.' I love this mascara because it's brush is made up of really fine spikes that separate my lashes whilst extending them. It's a flexible wand as well, which makes it easy to maneuver through the lashes.

After I let my lashes dry for a little while, I like to go over them again with a bigger mascara wand. Doing this helps me to achieve long lashes. The one I'm using at the moment is a a part of Revlon's new mascara range and it's called 'Super Length.' I like how the bristles are quite firm and catch onto the lashes. Also, the consistency of the mascara isn't too wet, which helps to avoid clogging.

On my cheeks I used Too Faced Love Flush blush in  'Baby Love,' which has a rosey shade. I love this blush because it is really pigmented and a little of it lasts all day. The packaging and the print on the actual blush itself . . . so adorable!

For a subtle highlight along my cheekbones, bridge of the nose and cupid's bow, I used Urban Decay's Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder in 'Luminious.' Whenever I wear this shimmer I always get complimented on it, it's that nice.

To complete the look I went for a rich lip colour to balance out the eyes. I chose Topshop's 'Inhibition,' which is one of my favourite plum shades.

And there is my autumnal makeup look! What kind of makeup do you like wearing during the colder months?

 Kristina xx

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High Tea fit for a Lady

On Sunday, I enjoyed a lovely High Tea at The Langham Hotel in Melbourne, celebrating my grandmother's birthday. The Langham Hotel is one of my favourite luxury hotels in Melbourne. It's interior is grand and flanked with marble. Gentle live piano music. It's simply gorgeous, as you can see by the images below.

At the High Tea, there was a lovely assortment of little cakes and desserts, such as mini churros in a chocolate dip, mini chocolate puddings and mini French cakes. The display of such desserts was really pretty, such as the cake display pictured above, which was in the shape of the Eiffel Tower *I so wanted to take this stand home with me, along with all the little left over cakes I couldn't fit in my stomach at the time*

And of course there was a chocolate fountain!

I needed a bigger plate to fit everything on it . . .

Are you hungry yet? I definitely am looking back on these photos.

At the back of the little information booklet, there was even a list of do's and don'ts when at High Tea, which is handy because you just never know when the Queen might summon you for tea. 

Fancy fancy.

Pinkies in ladies . . . though I don't know about the "no dunking rule," I need to dunk my biscuits in my tea please.

We all had a lovely time and would definitely visit again. 

Oh-so lady-like. I was definitely in my element!

Have you had a fancy high tea before?

Toodle doo,

Kristina xx