My First Wish List

Being connected to my favourite beauty companies means that I am constantly seeing updates of new products being launched and oldies yet golden trusted ones. For a while now I have wanted to try a few products often keeping an eye out to see if a sale is on or any special offers.

I know we all have the one (or several) items which we haven't been able to resist. And upon purchase may have used it only once (or never, apart from a quick swatch). To name a few would be a gorgeous plum coloured lipstick from Avon and Sleek's Molten Metal eye cream duo.

Trying out new things involves change. Changing our habit of sticking to tried and tested products to test new waters. I hope to be doing a lot of that this year. Below is my very first "Wish List" comprised of simplistic and some extravagant items.

(http://www.emcosmetics.com/life-palette#~owIqVlNmB1HDzk)

I've followed Michelle Phan for ever! ^^ And have followed her growth. Now she is recognised as part of the new age beauty vloggers. em her makeup range is nothing short of amazing. Above is the Life Palette a star in a wide range of gorgeous items. I would definitely love to get my hands on this beauty!

 (http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/products/eyes/eye-shadows/phenomena-liquid-metal)

Next would have to be Illmasqua's Liquid Metal (Shade Pheomena). I've seen video clips and I must admit I am starstruck. This is an item which I would imagine a makeup artist would keep in their case when doing Lady Gaga or Beyoncé or Katy Perry's makeup.

(http://realtechniques.com/shop-collection)

The Real Techniques brushes are high on my list of wants. I already have the face brush which I love. Only shame is that I am yet to find my perfect foundation fit. My friend Sonia has found hers in MAC and also uses a Real Technique brush which does give that airbrushed look. I wouldn't go for the whole collection but definitely the core items. Powder and blush and some eye shadow brushes.

(http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product/magnificent+metals+foil+finish+eye+shadow+.do?sortby=ourPicks)

The Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow in Comex Gold from stila is out of this world. I first saw this in action in #givegoodface #Jordan Liberty's Cleopatra tutorial. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8F6CqDF0WA) In total here are 19 different colours from which to chose from. Oh be still my beating heart...

(http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/brushes/brush-accessories/daily_brush_cleaner)

I have been trying to get my hands on e.l.f's Daily Brush cleanser for ages! I previously used a tip I learnt from Michelle Phan, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVdciJkmb7o), to mix equal quantities of olive oil and fairy washing up liquid and it works! The gunk that came out of my brushes was outstanding. It just goes to show that even if we do prep our faces we will only be dirtying it with bacteria and dead skin all over again.

Out of all the items mentioned above the most practical would be the daily brush cleanser and the makeup brushes. However that doesn't stop me from desiring the entire wish list. Maybe one day I will try them and even write a review. Until then ... well I can always dream.