Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed

And so my new found Tarte obsession continues...

My first dabble into Tarte blushes was through the Pin Up Girl palette and I've since decided to make it my life's mission to own ALL the Amazonian Clay Blushes in existence. Unfortunately, Tarte is not readily available in Hong Kong and so I have to rely on friends going back or my next trip to US/Canada. Luckily, a friend did go back and a huge Sephora was given to her by yours truly.

Ta-dah! My latest addition: Exposed... and DANG, it's B-E-A-UTIFUL!

Tarte Pin Up Girl Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Palette

I finally have my hands on Tarte Amazonian Clay Blushes! All thanks to a little shop called Dudes, located in Causeway Bay. By the way, it kills me that we don't have a Sephora in Hong Kong anymore and that they don't currently ship to HK either...pains me so much but I won't go into the extent of this pain in this post. I'm just glad that somewhere like Dudes appreciates (and capitalizes) on the fact that it's difficult to get a lot of American brands in HK. If you're ever around CWB, go check out their store for a selection of products from Bath and Body Works, Real Techniques, Urban Decay, Anastasia, Lorac, Tarte, and much more. Bear in mind that the prices you get there will be marked up by quite a lot!

Now let's get to the good stuff. 

Illamasqua Powder Blushers Colllection - Panic, Hussy, Nymph, Thrust, Lover and Tremble

First and foremost, HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY ILLAMASQUA!!

Today's post is dedicated to my collection of Illamasqua powder blushers. Illamasqua's powder blushers are definitely one of my favourite products from this amazing brand, majority of them are matte which is great for my combination skin. The blushers are extremely pigmented and just such beautiful colours! Just love them! I know some people might find them a bit too powdery but with the right brush and a good light hand, you really can't go wrong!

MAC Mineralize Blush in Warm Soul

I swear majority of my posts are dedicated to cheek products...such a blush addict! MAC's Mineralize Blush in Warm Soul has been on my wishlist since I first swatched it and when payday came I finally picked it up!

My first Natural Collection purchase!

Natural Collection is a line of super cheap makeup that can be found in Boots, I've heard quite a few people say great things about their blushes...I mean for £1.99, you can't really go wrong! I also picked up one of their duo eyeshadows in Mink/Sable which was also £1.99! For swatches and my first impressions, please continue reading :)

Topshop Blush - Prime Time & Flush

I've been impressed with Topshop's beauty range, in particular their nail polishes and lipsticks. So of course being a blush addict, I had to try their blushes! No surprises there! Their blushes are all cream to powder finishes and come in a cute white with black polka dot compact that also comes with a mirror. I decided to get Prime Time and Flush. For swatches, continue reading :)

Illamasqua Mini Haul

During Easter, Illamasqua had a very exciting online sale that involved an 'Easter Hunt'! The discounts were so good that I couldn't pass it up! I'm a bit late on this but I only recently got around to taking photos of these - better late than never, as I always say! Continue reading to see swatches :)

Sleek Makeup: Blush by 3 - Sugar and Pink Sprint

Sleek Makeup just released these blush palettes called blush BY 3 that's available at Superdrug for a limited time only. Each palette comes with three different colours that are very pigmented. The packaging is great, as with all Sleek packaging: small, thin and travel-friendly. There are five different palettes in total called Sugar, Lace, Pumpkin, Flame and Pink Sprint. I only bought Sugar and Pink Sprint but I really want Lace (but it was cleaned out at the Superdrug that I went to, so I'm on the hunt!). 

Continue reading for swatches of Sugar and Pink Sprint :)

Benefit Cosmetics Hervana .... Get swirling!

I recently bought Benefit's newest box o' powder Hervana and I gotta say ... 

it was love at first sight!

I'm a huge Beneholic, and I LOVE their box o' powders (my collection is almost complete except for Bella Bamba and Thrrrob)  ... I personally think they have one of the prettiest packaging and colour pay-off out there and their latest one is no exception!

First of all, can we just admire the gorgeous colours of the packaging??
I also love that the new boxes all have magnetic flip tops with a very handy little mirror.

Hervana comes with four different shades (from lucky shell, divine peach, heavenly rose and berry delight) and when swirled together gives your cheeks a lovely flush of pink. It actually reminds me of the colour of pink cherry blossoms and it's a very good everyday colour.

If you're looking for a new pink blusher, definitely go check this one out ...and get swirling!