Collective Haul 2014 ❤

Hey friends, 

I apologise again for lacking on making videos and posting blogposts on this blog. However, to make up for all the long wait, I subjected a new video and its a collective haul of all the makeup and beauty necessities I have accumulated during these past few months. They are a mixture of high-end to drugstore cosmetics and have exceeded my expectations, well most of them. I absolutely adored these products and I definitely recommend all of it. Some may be over-priced but, you never know.. Christmas is just round the corner ;) 

Video Link: http://youtu.be/Hi8a8jT4tsw

Considering how long this video is, I have done my best to shorten it and ensured that I wouldn't rumble on too much. Still though, I thank you for spending your time watching it and now you're on my blog reading this :) It makes me smile. 

The swatches and more in-depth review of such products will most certainly happen as I do not want to disappoint you all. It would be a great pleasure to share my experience and opinions of these cosmetics stated on my Youtube video. 

❤ Products Listed:

• Revolution Eye Palette - Redemption Palette / Acid Brights (Swatches will be up soon/Link) 
• Revolution Eye Palette - Salvation Palette / Welcome to the Pleasure dome (Swatches will be up soon/Link) 
• Revolution Single Eyeshadows - #Hang up, #MMMM, #BASE!, #Pink Is It
• Becca Ombre Nudes Eye Palette (Retail Price: £34) http://bit.ly/1vDV5GQ (REVIEW: LINK)
• Laura Mercier - Illuminating Eye Colour / #Crystal Fantasy (Retail Price: £5) http://bit.ly/1uR2ql4

• MAC Cosmetics, E/S (Retail Price: £13) #Copperplate, #Rule http://bit.ly/1dpD0Bu
• Barry M - Nail Polish / #BlackBerry (Retail Price: £3.99) http://bit.ly/18lZdP3     http://bit.ly/ZAHdyH
• RCMA - Highlight and Contour Palette (Retail Price: £25) http://bit.ly/1zhLeo4
• Tom Ford - Illuminating Highlight pen (Retail Price: £40) #06 Dusk Bisque http://bit.ly/1v0A1rw
• MUA - Pro-base Prime and Conceal Powder (Retail Price: £4) http://bit.ly/1HCQfxD
• Tom Ford - Illuminating Powder (Retail Price: £56) #Translucent http://bit.ly/1rgwAJp
• MAC Cosmetics - Cream Colour Base (Retail Price: £15.50) #Mid-tone Sepia, #Au Naturale http://bit.ly/1vDTUrI
• Givenchy - Poudre Bonne Mine / Bronzing Powder (Retail Price: £33.50) #Douce http://bit.ly/1C3pcv1
• RMS Beauty- Living Luminizer (Retail Price: £30) http://bit.ly/1clsdec
• Essence - Soo Glow Cream-to-Powder / #10 Look on the Bright Side http://bit.ly/1xJVBTd
• Revolution - Highlighters / #Golden Lights, #Peach Lights, #Pink Lights
• Becca - Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed (Retail Price: £30) / #Opal http://bit.ly/1myEd0Q
• Nars Cosmetics - Blush/Highlighter (Retail Price: £22.50) #Albatross http://bit.ly/1FhZMWU
• Bobbi Brown - Highlight Powder (Retail Price: £34) #Pink Glow  L/E http://bit.ly/1vgOe4Y
• Chanel Cosmetics - Camelia De Plumes Highlighter Powder (Retail Price: £47) L/E http://bit.ly/1xq8NsK        
• Urban Decay - Naked Illuminated Shimmer Powder Face and Body (Retail Price: £22) #Aura http://bit.ly/1v0B0YL
• Revolution - Concealers #Medium Dark #Light Medium
• MAC Cosmetics - Pro Long Wear Paint pot (Retail Price: £15.50) #Soft Ochre http://bit.ly/1jNKVcx
• L'Oreal Paris - Perfection Brow Artist Plumper (Retail Price: £5.99) #Blonde http://bit.ly/1tpoOge
• Revlon - Color stay Skinny Liquid Eyeliner (Retail Price: £7.99) #Blackest Black http://bit.ly/1qYbbKz
• Urban Decay - 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil (Retail Price: £15) #Perversion http://bit.ly/11N2G8E
• Chanel Cosmetics - Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil (Retail Price: £20) #987 or Blanc L/E http://bit.ly/1vDUntU
• Rimmel - Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Liner (Retail Price: £3.99) #005 Nude http://bit.ly/1fz34cJ
• Maybelline - Master Drama Cream Eyeliner Pencil (Retail Price: £4.49) #Dark Brown http://bit.ly/1y6pxJe
• Revolution - Lipstick #Scandalous 
• MUA - Luxe Velvet Lip Laquer (Retail Price: £3) #Tranquility http://bit.ly/1yK8cEf
• Real Techniques - Starter Set 1406 Brushes (Retail Price: £21.99) http://bit.ly/RNc9rW
• Givenchy Cosmetics - Le Pinceau Kabooki Brush (Retail Price: £34) http://bit.ly/15bCRl5
• Nars Cosmetics - Ita Kabuki Brush (Retail Price: £43) http://bit.ly/1HCQnNq
• Topshop - Temporary Tattoos (Retail Price: £5) http://bit.ly/1tpoTAj

❤ Others: 

• Sweater: Topshop
• Shirt: H&M
• Contact Lens: Geo Lenses 
• Bed Sheets: Primark
• Kina Grannis Elements Album - http://kinagrannis.com/music

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I hope you enjoyed the YT video and this blog posts, friends. Have a great holidays and hope you had a great weekend. Thank you again.

Love y'alllll, 

Sette Ventura ❤ 

Quick Update ❤

Hello friends,

First of all, I just wanted to say sorry for neglecting you for weeks. I became so busy with running errands and having to keep up with my new job. Oh how fun. But the good news is, I will start reviewing some products tomorrow and onwards on products that has been longly awaited for. Also, I have tried and experienced using such products for a while now and can honestly, say my varied opinions and share my experience with it. I am very lucky to have you guys who have been keeping up with this blog and I would like to thank you so much for your patience. It has been a good motivator boost to assure that my blog is kept up-to-date as much as I can. I will list in this blogpost the reviews that are going to be featured in the blog as well as extra bits and bobs about my adventures, If you do fancy knowing what I have been up to. Ha ha. However, I could not guarantee to you that some of these blog posts will be posted in order but I most certainly will assure that every one of these blog posts are achieved and posted.

Blog posts coming up soon: 

1. Beauty Blender VS. Dior Blending Sponge (Done)
2. Yes Style Skincare Haul and Reviews
3. MAC Contouring shades (Cream) and how I use them. 
4. Monster High Collaboration - Dracula Inspired (X)
5. Collection Haul Vid (Done)
6. Update on hair and products used.
7. My new job and what I have been up to lately. 
8. Autumn Inspired Look 
9. Review on Desio Lens (Desio) VS Geo Lens (Yes Style) 
10. Update on Skincare Routine
11. Update on Everyday Makeup Routine
12. Favourite Highlighters.
13. Must Haves and Top 14 Products of 2014 (Done)
14. Vlogs (Continuing to 2015)
15. Contouring & Highlighting Makeup Routine - Tips & Tricks
16. New Years Resolution & How I can achieve it. (X)
17. Gym Journey & Diet Plan 
18. Plans I will be doing next year

I will be posting my new blog post this Sunday, 16th of November about my experience using the Beauty Blender and Dior Blending Sponge. 

I miss you guys and I hope you have a great day.

Love love you all

P.s. I have changed my Instagram Username to: Setteventura

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Sette Ventura

Recent Beauty Haul ❤

Hi guys, I just really want to share with you all my beauty haul for this month. I have not been keeping with my promises lately of not buying more makeup but what can I do If I just recently found out that such product was just recently released and labeled as limited edition? Ofcourse, I have to get it. These products shown in the picture are the things I have purchased recently that are still quite new for me.

❤Products listed:

- Smart Beauty -- Bleach it:    

Prize Range: £4.99

I bought this to see If my hair would get to a lighter blonde and If it will be as good as the Garnier Pre-lightener.

- Sleek Arabian Nights Eyeshadow Palette -- L/E: 

Prize Range: £7.99

I bought this because of Shaye Ocampo's review on this palette and I also fell in love with the whole idea of it. I love arabian makeup. 

- Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner -- #Perversion:

Prize Range: £15.00

I bought a new black eyeliner since I could not find my Maybelline Master Drama Eyeliner in #01 Noir Black. :(* sad times

- Estee Lauder -- Foundation Sculpting Brush: 

Prize Range: £37.00

When I saw this in Boots a few days ago, I fell in love with it straight away. I asked the retail assistant If they have any in stock since it just came out that very day. She said that the brush was out of stock even when I checked online. After minutes of research, on where I could find this glorious brush. I saw Selfridges have them in stock. I splurged straight into getting the brush and needless to say, I am so impressed and excited to use it and share with you all my experience with using this brush :D 

- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water: 400ml

Prize Range: £3.33 / £4.99

 I've heard a lot of good things about this product; I can't wait to use it and share with you all my experience again with this product. 

- The other two sample products are from my Selfridges order. I will do a review of them soon enough in another blog post :) 

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Thanks guys for having the patience and time to read this post. I will definitely try and update my blog as much as I can. 

Love y'alllll, 

Sette Ventura ❤

Sephora Makeup Buys & Bags ❤

Product List:

• Beauty Blender Solid Soap
• MUFE HD Foundation #N155
• Josie Maran Pure Argan Oil 
• Kat Von D Camouflage Concealer #Light 18
• Kat Von D Lock-it Tattoo Foundation #Medium 57
• Anastasia Dip-Brow Promade #Blonde

My first MK bag ❤

London Makeup Haul ❤ TBT

Whilst, I was looking through my blog; I noticed that I didn't mention what I have bought in London. Therefore, as it is thursday. I will make this a #throwbackthursday post. Below are some pictures that I have took of the products I am loving right now as well. I got all these products from Make-up Studio Professional Makeup shop. They have a variety of products from different companies like Illamasqua, Ben Nye, RCMA, Derma Palette etc. Most products are very well known and are used also for SFX Makeup in Hollywood Industries. The rest of the products are from the usual drugstores (Boots & Super drug) also Selfridges

❤Website:

http://www.make-upstudio.com

 

 

❤List of the products: (to be updated)

• Ben Nye Powder #Cameo
• Kiehls Avocado Eye Cream #20ml
• Sleek Molten Metal
• Eyelure
• MUA Velvet Lipgloss
• GOSH Metallic Eye Pencils

❤Swatches of most of the products: 

New Haul! Drugstore and High end (w/ Mini Blogpost) ❤

Hi friends, I just wanted to share with you my haul today as well as a little blogpost on how my day went. Me and my family went to Trafford to spend some quality time and of course, SHOPPING. 

I went to Boots and Selfridges then bought these goodies:

• Sleek Palette i-Divine - Vintage Romance 141 £7.99 ----- I love the overall theme of this palette, it is absolutely beautiful, the pigments; just everything. The names are so cute as well, it definitely adds a romantic touch.
• Sanctuary Deep Cleanse Facial - 5 Minute Thermal Detox Mask. £7.00 ----- I have heard a lot of people hype about this product so I decided to give it a try. I am a definite junkie when it comes to facial treatment and masks. AHH! 
• Salon at home - Instant Root Concealer in Light Blonde £9.99----- I bought this product because of its claim but unfortunately, my first impression once I tried it, wasn't good. I wish they provided a sample or tester of this product so I could try it myself and see if it gives the same effect as what was advertised. But once, I tried it on after buying it; it didn't do anything. I am still trying to get the hang of it and trying various ways to see how this product will be ever so productive I hope, for me. Because, it is a pain having to dye my roots all the time especially with this blonde hair, ahhh!  
• Revlon Colour Burst - Matte Balm in 215 Shameless ----- Love this so much! I have been into purple, violet, and plummy shades recently, and this caught my eye straight away! There were only a few quantities left at the Boots Drugstore and most were used and somewhat ruined. Even this product that I have bought got a single fingerprint. It is quite disappointing how people can not just try one product that clearly says the, 'tester' sign. Oh well, I just needed it soooo much. haha.
• Kiehls Skin Rescuer - Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator £29.50----- I am in a strict skincare schedule since last week and have been using various of masks, derma roller, microdermabrasion and so on, to help hydrate, nourish, cleanse, and resurface the skin layer of my face since I do have hay fever, my skin is reacting differently. Causing it to break out so much. Ugh. Back to the topic, I bought this product because every two days, I will be treating my face with some sort of 'trauma' that causes it to go red and irritatingly hot. I got this product as a little sachet sample from Kiehls. And It helped calm my skin also reduce the redness. I just fell in love with the effect of this!  
• Kiehls Creamy Eye Treatment w/ Avocado £20 ----- As I am running out of the Lancome Genefique Yeux (eye cream), I decided to prepare myself and buy another one, something that was somewhat organic yet cool to use (because its green, duh its avocado* haha) I can't wait to update you guys on this product. 
• Kiehls Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Shampoo (Sample Size came with purchase)
• Midnight Recovery Eye (Sample Size came with purchase) 

Dad treated me by buying me 10 macarons but I ate the rest ha ha . Pistachio Macarons flavour.

Trying out swatches in the back of my hand in Selfridges of new products and products that I am thinking of purchasing in the future. Shu Uemura just came out with a wide range of eyeliner colour selections. They are very pigmented and it claimed to be waterproof. They do fade a bit, If you do not apply as much. ALSO, they came out with a new mascara; In which I was hesitant to buy as I really do love the tokyo lash mascara. I will probably just wait and see If I can resist haha. It is the 'Petal Lash Mascara' £20 by the way.  

My dad also treated the family by going to TGIF (Thank God Its Friday), love the name! haha. It was his first time as well as my brother, eating there. So I definitely pushed them to go in and try the steak or ribs with the Jack Daniel Sauce. While they are absorbing the savouriness and smell of their food. I just ordered their burger in which I can recall was the 'chef's favourite', you will probably see that option on the menu when you go to TGIF. haha. It was ok, not really a big fan of bacon. However, stopping the mumbling about myself. My Dad and brother loved their food so much that my Dad even commented, (translated to english) 'I know where we are going to eat now, every time we visit  Trafford'. haha, Despite, its price; It is definitely worth it. 

Enabled Comments Section ❤

Hi friends, I just recently enabled the comments section so that you can contact me directly as well as If you got any questions regarding the topic of my post.

Thanks for keeping up with me, 

Sette Ventura. 

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Update: Essence Haul. ❤

Haul time. 

So these are the products I just recently bought today and it is my first time purchasing from the Essence brand. The products I have purchased are as follows:

• Essence Gel Look Top Coat XXXL Shine
• Essence Big Bright Eyes Highlight it...Pearly
• Essence Stay Concealer All Day 16hr - 20 Soft Beige (Broke the lid because I opened it wrong, haha)
• Essence Volumizing Lash Powder  (Can't wait to review this product for you, guys!) 
• Essence Eye Sorbet - 05 Illuminating Hazelnut
• Essence Eye Sorbet - 01 Illuminating Pineapple

Here are the swatches of some products: 

Left: Natural light, Right: W/ Flash.

(Products Left to Right) 05 illuminating hazelnut, 01 illuminating pineapple, Big Bright Eyes Highlight, & Stay All Day Concealer then concealer blended out. 

Overall, I am definitely happy with my purchases and I can't wait to get some more. I heard the Extreme lashes mascara is one of the best as well as an 'All Night' pigmented cream eyeshadow, bronzer and blushes. I will need to give it a test before purchasing it but I am sure I will not be disappointed. WOOOP! 

Have a great day/night friends,

Sette Ventura

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Essence Brand ❤

Just a casual stroll in Wilkinsons, trying to make time go by quickly. Obviously, I had to go through the makeup aisle and there werent any brands that I wasn't shocked about. Just the usual brands like Rimmel and Maxfactor. However, just right at the end; I just found out that Essence was stocked up in Wilko (haha). I looked through their cosmetics range for a good 5-10minutes and bought several goodies. I will be taking pictures and informing you soon on what I got. Reception signal on the train is a bit of a pain in the arse when it comes to uploading unless you brought your cable with you. haha. 

In a bit,

Sette Ventura.❤