Tuesday 23 December 2014

Bourjois | Christmas & New Year Makeup


So it's Christmas Eve tomorrow and I can barely contain my excitement anymore! I can't believe it even though I've been looking forward to Christmas so much, it still feels unreal at the moment. In a matter of hours it will be Christmas morning and I'll be eating mince pies - yeah, at six in the morning because I don't want to waste a minute of the day, haha!

Anyway, onto today's post. There is no better time to dress up than at Christmas and with all the parties and New Year coming up, I thought I'd do a post showing some of my favourite make up products for this time of year. I'll be wearing this look on Christmas day. All these products are from Bourjois - my all time favourite high street make up brand! They never disappoint and I thought it would be nice to use all the products from just from one brand.

On my face I use the Bourjois CC cream. I never got the hype at first but this cream makes my skin look so much more naturally clearer and brighter than foundation. Unlike some CC creams, this one actually does cover up imperfections. I then put on the matching 123 Perfection CC eye cream to cover up dark circles. Then I put on some Healthy Mix concealer. I love this concealer as it's affordable but covers up all my imperfections! I use this when I feel I need extra coverage and it does the job perfectly. I actually need a new one as I've ran out now. Then I use the blush exclusif! I love this! The blush changes to suit everyones skin tone. See why Bourjois is my favourite brand? :)

Then on my eyes I use the latest Bourjois release which is the Smoky Stories quad palette. I love this because of the shimmery highlighter in the middle of the quad. It's really sparkly and adds so much more to my eye look. I don't use eyeliner because I want it to be all about the lashes. This is one of my favourite mascaras ever! The Volume 1 Seconde mascara should be in everyone's make up bag.

Now onto my favourite part of any make up look. The lips! It wouldn't be a Christmas look without a bright red lipstick would it? This is my all time favourite lipstick and that is a pretty bold statement coming from me. I'm a massive lipstick junkie but nothing beats the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet lipsticks. This shade is Hot Pepper and it's so bright but wearable too. It stays put for hours and completes this festive look! Highly recommended.

There is my Christmas look! I hope you all have a great Christmas and remember to have a great, relaxing time too! I hope you all enjoyed this post.
Leah, x
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  1. The eyeshadow palette and the mascara looks great
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    1. They are amazing and definately worth getting. Thank you so much for following. x x

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  2. Oooo I love bourjois, they are just perfect! Think I'm definitely going to get myself that Smoky Stories quad palette!!!!

    allthatshimmers.co.uk xo

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    1. You should! Bourjois are my fave and the palettes really don't disappoint! x x

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  3. Bourjouis mascara is amazing I got it with a beauty subscription and I literally love it. xox

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    1. I think it's the best mascara out there. The brush makes my lashes look so long and no clumps either! x x

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  4. I seriously need photography lessons from you girls! Your photos are always so on point! x

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    1. Omg! Do you really think so? That's the sweetest thing ever! I'm always super crital of our photographs too! x x x

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  5. Great picks! The red lip stain is amazing!

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    1. It's my most worn lipstick this month. You need to try it out :) x x

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  6. Love the picks!

    - Deniz
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  7. That mascara looks amazing! I've never tried a Bourjois mascara, will make sure to try it xx

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    1. You should! I've had some really great mascaras from there :) x x

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  8. That quad looks gorgeous! I am thinking I might need that :) Great post!

    Juliana Grace | www.julianagraceblogspace.blogspot.com

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    1. It's so good and there are lots to choose from too :) x

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  9. Gorgeous products! I've really been loving Bourjois this year! :)

    Style Sunrise ☀

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    1. I think so many people have been in love with Bourjois this year! They have had come great releases :) x x

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  10. I've never really bought much from Bourjois but after reading this post I'm thinking I really ought to start. I love the sound of the velvet lipstick! xx

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    1. The velvet lipsticks are my favourite if you haven't guessed already haha! I definately think you should look into them. x x

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  11. You've totally inspired me to pick up a CC cream after reading this post. I hate foundation bc it's so heavy and I've tried a bb cream in the past but I think a cc cream is just what I need!

    xx E∆
    LietoDie

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    1. It's the best out there! I'm really glad you're going to try it out because it's so good! x x

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  12. Bourjois is my favourite brand too, I love their CC cream, it's amazing :)

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  13. I bet that all looks lovely! I haven't seen those quads before but it looks absolutely gorgeous! I might have to have a cheeky look when I pop into town next.

    Rachael at broomfie.blogspot.com

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    1. They came out a couple of months ago and I haven't stopped wearing them since! x x

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  14. love this, I actually really like all the bourjois makeup i have tried

    xo

    Inspirations Have I None

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  15. It's come by so fast, hasn't it? I hope you have a lovely day :)

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  16. I'm loving Bourjois at the moment. And that mascara is ah-mazing, you need to try the Ultra Black one as well!

    Annabel ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

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    1. I will! I've nearly run out of this one so I'll be trying that one out next :) x x

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  17. All of this makeup looks great! I absolutely love the color of the lippie! Also, I think I need to try that mascara, the brush looks like one that I'd really love. Wishing you girls a great holiday season, xx!

    Becky, x // http://undertheseabeauty.blogspot.ca/

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    1. The mascara and lipstick are the most amazing purchases ever! Hpe you have a great Christmas too. x x

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  18. Lovely! All the products look pretty amazing!
    xx

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    1. Thank you :D They are the best out of the bunch. x x

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  19. Definitely need to try more Bourjois because I am IN LOVE with the velvet lipsticks, although my Christmas red lip will probably be the well loved ruby woo

    Clothing Conscious // Fashion & Lifestyle Blog

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    1. Ruby Woo is so gorgeous and I love the classic red colour! I might have to get that soon :) x x

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  20. i can't believe it's already christmas eve! i can just imagine how gorgeous this makeup look would be. i need that bourjois velvet lipstick in my life! x

    angela | the sunday chapter

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    1. Aww, thank you! I know! It's crazy but I'm dying for Christmas to come. x x

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  21. You'll look stunning, these are amazing products! Can't get over how gorgeous that lipstick is!! <3 <3 <3

    Have a good Christmas! xx
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    1. Thank you so much - that's the sweetest thing ever! It sure is lovely :) x x

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  22. those look like fabulous cosmetic wear!!! :D amazing!

    happy holidays!
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  23. Lovely picks! That red lipstick is amazing! Merry Christmas girls!

    xo
    www.itsjaninella.com

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  24. I love all your selections! I use their foundation which I really like, I did want to try the concealer too but I didn't know that it had a high coverage :)

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    1. The concealer is amazing! It's even better than the foundation in my opinion. x x

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  25. Love your new make-ups. The red lipstick is my favorite!!! <3

    Merry Christmas! :)

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
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  26. I love the brown eyeshadow palette I think you can never go wrong with a brown smokey eye!

    Much love xxx
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    1. I think the same too. The brown suits most people the best too. x x

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  27. I Love this brand, always excited to try new products cos they are so good! Merry christmas x

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    1. Me too. I think nothing beats buying new make up haha! x x

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  28. Lipsticks are definitely my biggest obsession when it comes to makeup and I'm loving the Bourjois REV lipsticks, especially the color!

    TRENDGALORE
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    1. These lipsticks are honestly the best lipsticks from Bourjois! x

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  29. How many great products!

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  30. The blush is such a pretty color! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

    Jessica
    the.pyreflies.org

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    1. The blush is a great colour and it's amazing how it suits every skin tone! x

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  31. ☆:*´¨`*:.☆(¯`*•.¸,¤°´Merry Christmas, girls`°¤,¸.•*´¯)☆:*´¨`**:.☆

    kisses
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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    1. Thank you & I hope you had a great Christmas. xx

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  32. I have a Bourjois nail polish but I definitely need to venture into some of their other stuff, that lipgloss looks amazing!

    Jade x
    jadethejourno.blogspot.co.uk ♡

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  33. gorgeous photos x
    Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays !
    Stefanie | Casualllyawkward | Bloglovin

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  34. Love these!
    Merry Christmas <3
    xo
    Anastasia
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    1. Me too & I hope you had a great christmas! x

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  35. thats lipstick looks heavenly

    check out todays blogmas
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    Tyana
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  36. What great picks, that red is so festive!
    Merry Christmas!! :D

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    1. Thank you & red is a must for Christmas! x

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  37. This red lipstick looks amazing :) Merry Christmas dear,

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    1. This red lipstick is my favourite red lippie! Thank you. xx

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  38. the colors of the eyeshadow palette would be more than perfect for me. LOVE it

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  39. The red lipctick are so cool!

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  40. I love bourgeois makeup it's like high end makeup
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  41. I love bourjois <3 The best company :)
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  42. Perfect makeup for the occasion!! Heard so many good things of the velvet lipstick. I think i'll have to get it next time. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!! :)
    ♥Natalie
    Yours Truly, NY


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    1. You need to try them, they're amazing! I hope you did too. xx

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  43. Absolutely love your makeup especially the red velvet lipstick wow, that colour is intense! Happy holidays lovelies !!

    Serene xoxo

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    1. I love how vibrant this lipstick is too! I hope you had a lovely Christmas! xx

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  44. Great post! Hope you had a good Christmas xx

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