summer | My Make Up Trunk

A few weeks ago I entered LazyDaysBeauty 100 follower giveaway to win this gorgeous BarryM Summer Love Shadow & Glow Palette and one of the new Gelly Hi Shine Lips.
I woke up Thursday morning completely shocked to find out that I had won & the package arrived on Saturday!

Up until now I’ve never tried anything from the BarryM make up line, but I have definitely been missing out. Every colour in the eyeshadow palette is so smooth and pigmented and creates the perfect summer eye look. The highlighter is a beautiful peachy gold shade which I adore and is going to look amazing on the cheekbones and inner corners of the eyes for the upcoming summer months. The packaging of the product is really good for the price and includes a large mirror which is great for travelling and on the go, it also comes with 2 double ended applications which also come in handy for emergencies.

Now onto the lip product, I wasn’t expecting much from the Gelly Hi Shines and mainly entered the competition just because of the palette, but I have to stay I’m amazed by how much I love this thing!I got the shade Sirius which is the perfect deep pink which I personally think would suit everyone! They apply so smoothly and feel more like a lip balm than a lipstick. As it says in the name they are really high shine and last a good 3/4 hours before needing to be reapplied.

Have you tried anything from the BarryM make up line that you love?

Summer Essentials by xcourtneypaige

With the weather in the UK being so nice lately, it’s inspired me to do a post on my essentials for the summer. I’m hoping to do a spring/summer make up post soon so stay tuned for that.

1. Evan Facial Spray – There’s nothing worse than being too warm and this facial spray is a great way to cool you down when you’re feeling a bit hot without messing all your make up.

2. Sunglasses – Sunglasses are must for the summer, not only do they stop you from becoming virtually blind when the suns out but they also look great if you pick the right ones for your face shape. I love a good aviator!

3. Water – Water is essential all year around but especially in the summer as your body needs more fluid in it. I’ve always wanted to try Fiji water (mainly for the pretty bottle)..

4. Bioderma Photoderm Max 50+ Tinted Face Cream – I bought this to go on holiday in December and I now can’t get enough! This stuff not only provides maximum sun protection, (great for us pale people) but also works amazingly as a foundation which leaves your skin with a beautiful glow.

5. Suntan Lotion – Obviously suntan lotion is an essential in the summer, I love the Hawaiian ones as they don’t make my skin feel sticky.

6. Polaroid Camera – I’ve been DYING to get a Polaroid camera for the summer and hopefully I’ll have saved enough to get one before the summer is over. I think it’s a really cool way to capture your summer memories!

7. Kimonos – Kimonos are really in this summer and I for one LOVE them! I’m a big fan of the floral ones, they’re light enough to wear on a hot day and warm enough for the cooler nights. The one pictured is from Oasis.

8. Coral/ Orange lipstick – Neutral eyes and bright lips is my go to look for the summer, this year I’m loving coral lips and I’m dying to try Morange by Mac.

What are your summer essentials?