There are hundreds of beauty + make up brands and don’t get me wrong most of them are amazing. And then there are so many that people rave about so much you’re like OMG I must have that if they love it so much its got to be amazing. So you get it or order it online and you wait and wait to get your hands on it, then it finally arrives and you’re so hyped when it’s finally time to try it out, so you do the rest of your skincare and make up absolutely flawless totally giving it 110% then you use it and it does not do what it said on the tin and what everyone else said it did, and your left with patchy skin or it running down your face half way through the day. Which then makes you question yourself, kind of like a bad break up, was it me? What did I do wrong? But then if the role is reversed and the product is good it completely changes you life, it’s like gaining a limb you didn’t know you were missing or the first time you fill in your eyebrows and finally understand why everyone else is so obsessed, and then it becomes your Holy Grail item permanently attached to your make-up bag.
So here are my ‘Holy Grail’ items that are 100% worth the hype (in my opinion). And hey if these items don’t work for you and you’re like what the hell is she on about I promise you I’m not lying to you or being paid to tell you I love them, when clearly everyone knows that it sucks, I just genuinely love these items and thought id share them with you.
Glossier -
One of the newer beauty brands on the scene that’s just started to grow over the past year, but there’s really no questioning why when you get your hands on some of their products. Not only do they come in the cutest packaging (it’s all about the stickers) they are 100% cruelty free and vegan, and they work. I swear by their skin solution it completely cleared up my skin + stops any breakouts from surprise attacking my face, and to be honest with you I’ve never really had bad skin but I know people who have and this stuff has completely changed their skin leaving them flawless.
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Fresh –
Another one of my favourite skincare based brands is fresh, they are also cruelty free + are made of completely natural ingredients. Their packaging is fairly simple but its way more about what’s inside, their natural products are like a breath of fresh air for you skin that keep you looking radiant.
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Urban Decay –
Since I really started to get more into makeup I remember everyone, myself included, being obsessed with the Urban Decay Naked palettes and yes they are totally worth the hype they are given. They are so pigmented and longwearing that is the perfect texture for blending. They are a complete investment and give you hundreds of different looks just with one palette. Urban Decays makeup gives you the perfect coverage for a flawless look, whether you want full coverage or light coverage, they really just cover all bases (pun fully intended).
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Nars – I would say that Nars has been my go to brand for the longest; it’s that brand that you just never part with like your first love that never really leaves you. It’s such a timeless brand that’s products are always worth the extra money. They honestly do the best blushers, bronzers, lipsticks and are known for their extravagant names for their products. It’s just the one!!
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\ Long Hot Summer Eye Pallet (sold out)
It Cosmetics – Another one of my slightly newer loves, that has made its way into my collection over the past year and a half. It started out with one of the travel size CC creams from the isle of doom in Sephora and instantly fell in love with it (you know I went back for the full size and probably slightly more things from the isle of doom). Their products are so light coverage and leave with you a slight natural glow like you’ve been on that long spa retreat for the weekend.
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Too Faced – Too Faced is all about the Fun. The bright colours of the packaging and the scented pallets that are truly adorable, it adds slightly more fun to putting on your makeup. My first love for Too Faced started with The Better Than Sex Mascara, which is amazing and defiantly worth the bold name choice. Too Faced is slowly but surely making its way to one of my favorite Brands.
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Becca – Highlighter!! That’s all you need and Becca is for sure my go to for a good highlighter. Becca has for sure mastered the perfect balance for that Summer Glow with their powder and liquid highlighters, that don’t make you look like a glitter bomb went off in your face. They give you that extra shine without going totally OTT.
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Charlotte Tilbury – Slightly more on the pricier side of the market but you couldn’t argue with the quality of their products. Trust me you will never regret spending the money on Charlotte Tilbury, their products are so luxurious and leave you with a flawless face of make-up, they can do both high coverage and light coverage perfectly and are for sure always going to be apart of my Holy Grail selection. I am never un-stocked from their light wonder it’s the best base that gives you just enough coverage without being cakey looking, making you look like you’re not wearing any makeup at all.
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