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February 28, 2018 by: Ebony

February Favourites | 2018

Happy end of February! Another month that’s been a mixed bag, and another of not wearing toooo much makeup. Nonetheless I have a few makeup favourites to share with you from the month so let’s get into it! (Please forgive me with the lighting in the below image, I’m struggling with a new setup and lack of natural lighting here right now!)

Smashbox Always On Metallic Matte Lipstick in XO VLADA* – I have a full review of this liquid lipstick range linked here – unsurprisingly from my rave review this has carried itself into my favourites for the month!
Huda Beauty Liquid Lipstick in Sugar Mama* – a product you’ll be reading about more in Wednesday’s post, this is another lip product that’s impressed me this last month. It has a really thin and powerful formula that feels so comfortable on the lips and wears quite nicely – I am very impressed!
Essence Lip Liner in In The Nude – this lip liner has absolutely made the rounds in the beauty community and it has made its way into numerous posts of mine in the past. It is the product I’ve been reaching for under both of these liquid lipsticks this past month to give a sharper line to my lip and I’ve fallen back in love with it.
Givenchy Beauty Noir Interdit Mascara* – a product I forgot I had in my drawer, I finally tested out this mascara in the last few days of the month and have been incredibly impressed. What’s unique about this product is the wand – it bends to a 90 degree angle making it effortlessly easy to reach all of your eyelashes! While I did initially struggle to understand how to properly use the brush I’ve become enamoured with how it makes my eyelashes look and if you’ve got a little bit of extra cash to burn I highly recommend!
W7 Cosmetics Glowcomotion Highlighter* – a rediscovered product in my collection this past month. I’ve been really wanting to use and feature more affordable makeup products here and on Instagram and I have fallen back in love with this highlighter. The formula is beautiful and pigmented and this is quite possibly better than some of the pricier highlighters in my collection!
Mecca Max Hot Tips Nail Polish in Molten Magic – a nail polish shade that is guaranteed to get me at least one compliment out in public, I’ve used this on my nails exclusively this month and have fallen back in love with the pigmented and easy to use formula. Whilst it definitely still chips on my nails it lasts a lot better than other formulas that I’ve tried and I still definitely recommend you adding this to your collection!

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Comments

  1. Morning Mountains says

    February 28, 2018 at 5:13 am

    they look so lovely! i wanna buy them all! thanks for the review!
    have a lovely day x

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Haha you’re very welcome! You too lovely

      Reply
  2. Zerin Hassan says

    February 28, 2018 at 10:40 am

    Oh I want to try the Mecca Max Hot Tips Nail Polish in Molten Magic looks so FAB!

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      It’s my shiny girl dreams come to life!

      Reply
  3. Marisa Robinson says

    February 28, 2018 at 11:29 am

    I love the Huda Beauty Liquid Lipsticks, such beautiful shades and so comfortable to wear!

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      I have another shade & am so very excited to use it now! They are such a lovely formula.

      Reply
  4. Christina says

    February 28, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    I want to try the smash box! Great post

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      I highly recommend – such a comfortable formula to wear!!

      Reply
  5. Rochelle says

    February 28, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    Mecca Max Nail Polish in Molten Magic looks soo pretty! Definitely very different from anything that I have in my collection!

    Rochelle || http://www.simplesocialsister.com

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      I think that’s why I love it so much! It’s super girly and fun šŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Isabella says

    February 28, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    I’ve been thinking about the Smashbox lipsticks since reading your review on them! That shade is so pretty. I’m loving the sound the Givenchy mascara too!
    Isabella | http://www.digyhu.com

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:58 pm

      It’s a sign – you should do it! At least swatch them if you have a store nearby – they’re truly very nice! The Givenchy mascara was a surprise favourite – considering the pricetag I was hoping I hated it!

      Reply
  7. Ingrid @ Fabulous and Fun Life says

    February 28, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    That Molten Magic shade of nail polish looks amazing! I need this nail polish in my life!

    Ingrid
    http://www.fabulousandfunlife.blogspot.com.au

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:58 pm

      It is so super girly and fun – I love it! Completely different to what I’d usually choose.

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    February 28, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    I LOVE that Smashbox lipstick! It is so beautiful and natural! I think I need that nail polish too xx

    Laura || http://www.thelifeoflaura.com.au

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:59 pm

      SO wearable for a metallic hey! I never thought I’d actually feel comfortable wearing something like that in public but hey, I’m in love! The polish is beaaautiful !

      Reply
  9. Tasha says

    February 28, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    That W7 highlighter looks pretty – almost looks like the Tarte one! I really want to try the Smashbox liquid lips – I’ve heard so many good things!

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:59 pm

      I was thinking that after I took the photo! I’ve misplaced my Tarte Exposed which is such a shame! But for the price and the quality with the W7 you can’t really go wrong!

      Reply
  10. mel says

    March 1, 2018 at 2:30 am

    That smashbox lippie is my absolute fav! Love all the products this month girl!

    xx, mel
    http://melinspired.com/

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 1, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      How good is it! Thanks lovely šŸ™‚ x

      Reply
  11. Preet says

    March 3, 2018 at 1:48 am

    Some amazing products in your favorites. Givenchy Beauty Noir Interdit Mascara is one of my favorite mascara, I am glad you like it too.

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 3, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      You and your Givenchy love! You’re the one who reminded me that I did actually own something from the brand – and I love it!

      Reply
  12. Aleney says

    March 3, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    These all look great but I’m such a Smashbox fan – I’m gonna have to get my hands on the Mettalic Matt

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 9, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      Thanks Aleney! Smashbox are definitely an awesome brand – and clearly I highly recommend this lipstick!!

      Reply
  13. Tash says

    March 6, 2018 at 9:20 am

    The Essence lip liners are some of my faves for how creamy they are! I need to go back and repurchase In The Nude as mine ran out yonks ago!!

    xx

    Tash / The-happening-collective.com

    Reply
    • Ebony says

      March 9, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      I just love that they’re such good quality and so cheap – they always last longer than the lipstick I pop on top of them!

      Reply

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