MAC Lip Pencil - Inspired Living SA

If you have been following my Beauty Favourites for 2013, then you will know that this is the third post and I think the last in the series. I will be going back to posting my monthly favourites.

My Favourite Makeup Products for 2013, is a round-up of all the makeup products that stood out for me last year. There are many more, which I loved but it would take way too long to blog about all of them!

MAC Prep+Prime Lip Primer ~ I cannot believe that I have never used a lip primer before! This has fast become a makeup staple and definitely a product I would not leave home without! I have very dry lips and have always used a lip balm or lip ice under my lipstick but find my lipstick wears off really quickly. The MAC Prep+Prime Lip Primer is a colour-free base to wear under your lipstick, it adds light moisture and refines the lips. This is a definite must try product if you have not tried it yet, especially if you have dry lips! Recommended Retail Price R 190.00 MAC Cosmetics
MAC Lip Pencil in Lasting Sensation ~ I have really enjoyed wearing all the gorgeous bright lip colours this summer and one of my favourite colours is bright coral. I have always been quite conservative with my lip colour but last year I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and get adventurous! I do find it vital to use a lip pencil, when wearing brighter lipsticks. It helps prevent bleeding and helps your lipstick last much longer. The MAC Lip Pencils, they are super long-lasting but gentle on sensitive lips. Recommended Retail Price R 165.00 MAC Cosmetics
MAC Amplified Creme Lipstick in Vegas Volt ~ This full power coral is definitely my favourite lipstick for 2013! I have loved wearing it so much – yes it is rather bright but oh so perfect for summer! The MAC Creme Amplified Lipsticks are wonderfully creamy but packed with high-res colour. Recommended Retail Price R 185.00 MAC Cosmetics
GOSH Lip Gloss in 0082 ~ This punchy coral lip gloss is great worn over lipstick, for an added bit of shine or just as effective worn on its own! I have really enjoyed the GOSH lip glosses which I have been using – they give your lips a sexy, elegant shine, with added volume. They also keep your lips wonderfully soft. Recommended Retail Price: R99 GOSH SA

MAC Powder Blush in Peaches ~ My blush of choice in the past has been rather safe and most often a pinkish brown but last year I decided to try something a bit different! I also needed to find a blush, which would compliment my bright coral lipstick and gloss – everyone I spoke to said MAC Peaches was the way to go. I have been really happy with this blush and it has become part of my everyday makeup routine. At first I thought it would be a bit too orange for me but I was pleasantly surprised. The key I think with any blush is to not over do the amount you apply! Recommended Retail Price R 220.00 MAC Cosmetics
Stila Convertible Colour Lip & Cheek Cream in Lillium ~ This ingenious product by Stila is a lipstick and blush-in-one. It is a makeup bag must have, especially if you are going out in the evening and do not feel like lugging too many products with you! The mini-mirrored compact makes it perfect for touch ups on the go. This versatile favorite brightens cheeks and lips with creamy, translucent color. My colour choice, Lillium, is a pretty peachy pink, which gives your cheeks a perfect natural sun-kissed glow and your lips a kissable pinky shine. Recommended Retail Price R255 Woolworths

Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner in Black ~ This is by far the best liquid eyeliner I have ever used! It is just like a regular felt tip pen but for your eyes! It makes getting a straight and defined line much easier than with a kohl liner. The ultra-thin, 0.4mm brush, gives you smooth, even lines. Ink technology keeps pigments super-saturated. It is safe for sensitive eyes and for contact lens users. Approximate Retail Price R110 Clicks or Dischem {sorry guys I cannot remember exactly what I paid for it!}
GOSH Amazing length Mascara in Black ~ This is a more recent addition to my makeup regime but definitely my best Mascara for 2013! It is a smooth, rich and long-lasting mascara. It is waterproof which make removing it a bit more difficult but it gives you great length and intense colour, which makes the extra effort, of removing it, worthwhile! The well-defined brush separates the lashes while applying a fine layer of mascara, which makes the lashes look longer. I find the result with this mascara, which although lengthening, looks very natural and does not make your eyelashes clump together. Recommended Retail Price R89 GOSH SA

Essie Nail Polish in Watermelon ~ This reddish pink nail polish by Essie, is by far my favourite nail polish for 2013! It is a flirty and fun shade perfect for summer. It is a deliciously refreshing juicy red polish, much like the beautiful, sweet, ripe flesh of watermelon. Recommended Retail Price R100 Dischem

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As you may have noticed I am really loving the plum and wine shades for winter 2013 from fashion right through to nail polish shades. In my opinion these colours are perfect for the season, sexy and sultry. Reminiscent of a glass of ruby, red wine or a bowl of delicious ripe plums!

These lipstick and gloss shades, I am sharing today, match perfectly with this winter palette, they are not too dark, for everyday wear but still uber-sexy.

I am loving this lip pencil by MAC! The shade is Spice and it goes well with most pinks and brown shades, I have even used it with red lipstick before.

Maybelline lipsticks are one of my favourites, actually it is the lipstick I buy more frequently and use most often. I tend to blend shades to get the colour I am looking for and these shades are perfect on their own or blended. Shade no.1 is Toffee Tango, a more subtle brownish plum mauve, with a bit of frost and no.2 is Warm & Cozy, I love this shade because it is neither pink nor brown but rather a perfect mix of both! Both shades are from the Colorsensational Range, which have crisper colour, from pure pigments and a great creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar.

Last but not least is a bit of gloss or in this case Stila Lip Glaze in Cranberry. I like to wear gloss over my lipstick, as I love the moist feeling it gives my lips, as well as the shimmer. Unless I am wearing a matt lipstick you will always find me wearing gloss 🙂 This is the first Stila lip product that I am using and I must admit it took me while to figure out how to get it to work it! I love the glossy finish this lip gloss gives your lips and the colour is stunning!

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I have included a video tutortial featuring the lipsticks featured in this post and a few tips for better application.

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