Tuesday 12 July 2016

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses

It's been a while since I did a makeup look on the blog, so I have one for you today! It was inspired by the Deluxe Lip Lacquer I received from Collection recently, called Raspberry Kisses. This beautiful lip gloss reminded me of the deep pink of sunsets, so I decided to put together a sunset inspired look. Hope you like it!

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses 1 - Collection Deluxe Lip Lacquer in Raspberry Kisses

Base

I'm currently really enjoying Clarins Extra Comfort foundation again. I've always loved the finish of it - probably more than any other base product I've tried so far. My main gripe with it was always that the staying power wasn't the greatest, but as my skin has been quite dry lately, I've found that it's lasting a lot longer on me. Every cloud has a silver lining, right?! I've also applied Collection Lasting Perfection concealer to cover any blemishes, and I've used Clarins Instant Concealer under my eyes, as it's very good at not settling into any fine lines - again, this is better for me while my skin is feeling dry.

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses 2 - Clarins Extra Comfort Foundation

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses 3 - Clarins Instant Concealer

Brows

Nothing special here, I just defined them as I always do using Benefit Brow Zings.

Eyes

Over a base of Urban Decay Anti-Ageing Primer Potion, I applied the shade Snobby from theBalm NUDE'tude eyeshadow palette*. It's a really pretty light peach shade and I love wearing it all over the lid. I blended a bit of Sultry into the crease, curled my lashes and added lashings of Make Up For Ever Excessive Lash mascara*.

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses 4 - theBalm NUDE'tude eyeshadow palette

Bronzer, Blush and Highlight

I swept Benefit Dallas all over for a nice sunkissed glow, then applied Laura Geller Baked Blush-n-Brighten Blush in Tropic Hues* to the apples of my cheeks. This is a really beautiful product - a swirl of pinks and oranges and hints of gold. It basically looks like sunset in a pan so it's perfect for this look! As well as a gorgeous sweep of warm colour, it also has a subtle sheen to it, but even so I dabbed on a little bit of Mac Soft and Gentle for extra glow. You can never have too much glow. Especially when you're trying to look like a sunset.

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses 5 - Laura Geller Baked Blush-n-Brighten in Tropic Hues and Mac Soft and Gentle

Lips

As I mentioned at the start of the post, I'm wearing Collection Deluxe Lip Lacquer in Raspberry Kisses*. It's a really beautiful, buildable gloss with plenty of shine. I'm wearing it on its own here, which just shows you how pigmented it is once you've piled on a couple of coats, but they're designed to compliment the Deluxe Lipsticks, which I imagine would give an even more intense result. There is a very slight stickiness to this product, but it's still comfortable to wear and isn't drying at all, probably due to the Vitamin E it contains. It also lasts reasonably well, although you'll probably need to reapply after a meal or after four to five hours of wear. All in all it's a lovely lip gloss with a really nice finish.

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses 6 - Collection Deluxe Lip Lacquer in Raspberry Kisses and Makeup Forever Excessive Lash Mascara

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses 7 - Collection Deluxe Lip Lacquer in Raspberry Kisses

And here's the finished look! I love the idea of this makeup on a warm summer evening, sitting at a little restaurant somewhere by the Mediterranean... just need to book a holiday now!

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses 8 - FOTD

Sunsets and Raspberry Kisses 9 - FOTD

What makeup looks are you loving at the moment?

Kate x

*PR Samples. All opinions, as always, are my own.
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65 comments

  1. Loving this look and the range of products you've used to create it. I've sworn by Mac's 'Soft & Gentle' for years but I recently got Charlotte Tilbury's 'Bar of Gold' so I'm loving that for a nice glow at the moment! x

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  2. Ohh love this summery and sultry look Kate :) The Balm shadows look lovely on you.

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  3. Clarins is best product to increase beauty.

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  4. That eyeshadow palette is a dream, I've been wanting to get it for so long now!
    Also, beautiful look. You do look like a sunset!
    xx

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  5. I don't own anything from Clarins and this post is certainly making me rethink this! Beautiful makeup xxx

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    1. Both the foundation and concealer are really lovely. Thank you! x

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  6. Such a pretty bronzy look! It suits you wonderfully.

    xo
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  7. You look stunning! x

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  8. The result looks great, you did an amazing job! I usually go for light pink lips and cheeks and I use green/brown eyeshadow. I like to wear lots of mascara to make my lashes as long as I can :)

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    1. Thanks so much! It's ages since I've worn green eyeshadow, must go for that again soon! x

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  9. Is that the new MUFE mascara? How do you like it? I love the end result, Kate, the makeup is beautiful on you and that lip colour is stunning.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Yes it is and I love it! It does everything - length, lots of volume and fans out the lashes. Thanks so much Shireen! x

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  10. You look amazing,the lipcolor is beautiful on you and you look so radiant, like you are glowing from within! I am dying to try the theBalm palette, it's so sassy and cute!

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    1. Thank you so much! I really recommend this palette - the colours are lovely and it's great quality. x

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  11. i want to go out and buy all of the products you mentioned ! :)

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    1. Haha, I nearly always think this every time I look at people's makeup posts! x

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  12. Very good look!!!

    Have a nice day!
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  13. Bold lips and neutral eyes?! That's totally my jam, love it! ;)
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    1. They're always my favourite looks too - I love full on eye makeup on other people, but it's kind of wasted on me due to my eye shape! x

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  14. Absolutely beautiful, Kate! I love the raspberry lip and the blush is gorgeous! xx

    Beautylymin

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  15. Such a gorgeous makeup look - you look beautiful, and I love the look of that lip lacquer xx

    Gemma ♡ Miss Makeup Magpie

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  16. MAC Soft and gentle sounds so good and I love the look of it x


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    1. It's a beautiful highlight Jenny, one of my favourites! x

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  17. You look so pretty! x

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  18. You look absolutely gorgeous, hun! That lip colour especially was just made for you! :) <3 I also really enjoyed reading about all the products you've used. I've had my eye on the Nude Tude palette for a while, as I truly love anything by TheBalm. <3 I love the shades in it, I'm currently using their Nude Dude which is quite similar, and absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing this look with us babe, I adore posts like this! <3 <3

    Kay
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    1. Thanks Kay, glad you enjoyed it! I have to agree, everything I've tried from theBalm has really impressed me - I need to expand my collection soon! x

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  19. Such a pretty and fresh look Kate, I really need to try the instant concealer, have heard such amazing things about it! Love the gloss too, a nice neutral bright.

    Elle
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    1. Thanks so much Elle! Yes, the concealer is lovely, you should definitely give it a go! x

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  20. Lovely colors and palettes! <3

    x, Kat of Nested Thoughts

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  21. Gorgeous makeup look, love the color of the lips, so pretty! Xx

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  22. Soooooooo much make up envy, Kate! What an insanely beautiful lip colour too.

    Katie xx ¦ La Coco Noire

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  23. Kate you look incredible, I absolutely love the makeup and I love the lip colour it's very summery <3

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  24. Such a great make-up collection, I am totally jealous now! haha So many pretty colours and shades.

    The Blonde B

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  25. You look like a goddess!!! Great selection of cosmetics my dear :-)

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  26. You look stunning! Love the summery look and you have such a great selection of makeup and skincare. Love it!

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  27. This is such a gorgeous look! You look so radiant and beautiful.

    I've yet to try any clarins makeup yet, but I'm tempted to after seeing how natural it looks!

    Georgia | The Weekend Attic

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  28. The names on that palette were making me laugh! Lovely makeup on you! Gorgeous!
    FASHION TALES

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  29. You look so pretty, I really loved! xoxo
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  30. Such a gorgeous look! I need to show my Nude Tude palette more love! That lip colour looks lovely on you!

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  31. I love nude'tude! It's such a beautiful palette and all of the colors are beautifully pigmented!

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  32. It looks amazing! And good choices on the products.

    xx, Richel Goes Places

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  34. The look you made is so subtly glam. I love it!

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  35. Lovely and interesting post dear

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  36. I am corrently looking for a highlighter! I love the look. It is not too bold nor too dull!
    Love the lip color!!
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  37. Absolutely adoring the inspiration of sunsets Kate, this make-up look is all the dreamy on you! Raspberry kisses is such a pretty, summery shade and you're rocking it to perfection <3

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  38. Such a pretty look! I'd love to try the Clarins foundation but the fact that it doesn't last long puts me off 😬 The Laura Geller blush looks absolutely gorgeous too!

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  39. The Laura Geller blush is absolutely beautiful! Such nice picks!

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