If there's one thing I love it's a good mauve or a deep dusky pink. Today I though I'd do a long-overdue breakdown of the cheek, eye, lip and nail shades in my stash.
This is pretty much my perfect family of shades for cheeks! I think it suits me best and it adds a natural but pretty hint of colour, allowing for you to go a little bolder on the eyes or lips.
I love this nude-y mauve matte shade; it
isn't that plummy in tone but there's enough richness to the colour that it doesn't
look grey on the cheeks or wash you out. It adds a natural hint of colour. Tarte has to
have my favourite matte blusher formula as it's so pigmented, easy to work with
and incredibly long-lasting.
The Balm Instain in Houndstooth | £20.50
This is definitely the brightest and most
vibrant shade of the bunch as it has some slightly fuchsia tones to it.
Although the name may lead you to think otherwise, like all my other picks this
is a powder formulation. I think the 'stain' comes from it being so pigmented
and long-lasting.
NYX HD Blush in Mauve N Out | £5.50
From the brightest to the deepest and
most dusky pink and plum-toned pick, it's onto this budget find. As far as
drugstore matte formulas go this is
right up there with Sleek, Natural Collection and a couple of others for me. It
does kick up some fallout but the texture is so soft and easily blended in, it
really doesn't bother me.
This stunning blusher is Limited Edition
so if you want to get your hands on it you'll have to act fast! The texture of this shimmery highlighting
formula really is lovely. It's so soft and applies really nicely. In colour
it's very similar to Mood Exposure but this has an obvious shimmer to it.
Regular readers, skip to the next
paragraph! For everyone else: this is my
all-time favourite! It's a similar mauve with a hint of plum that the KIKO
option is, but it gives you a glow without shimmer. It really does make your
skin seem like it's glowing from within as opposed to shimmer sitting on top of
it (don't get me wrong though, the KIKO is a fantastic more affordable option).
The incredible texture blends so smoothly, it's more pigmented than you'd
expect and lasts incredibly well without ever going patchy. Basically; it's
perfect!
Eyes
I definitely lean towards warmer browns
and bronzes on the eyes, however I do have some pretty mauve colours I think
work really nicely.
Morphe 35T Palette | £18.25
This palette is packed with 35 stunning
taupe, gold, copper, purple and mauve shades. It really does prove that these
kinds of shades don't have to be silvery or geared just towards cool skin
tones. This palette was so affordable but I've been really impressed with the
quality, texture and colour payoff of both the matte and shimmer shades. I
picked this up because the legendary 35O was out of stock but actually now I
think I'll get so much more use out of these shades. I definitely need to experiment more with this but so far, so good and I will be doing a full review once I have.
This was the first mauve-taupe eyeshadow
shade I think I really loved. It's so insanely creamy and pigmented that it
takes one swipe, two seconds of blending and it's in place for the rest of the
day. It also looks so dewy and multifaceted on the eyes, people will think you
went to way more effort than you did! If you're after an affordable
alternative for less than a tenner, check out KIKO's 05 as it's essentially identical.
For a matte option there's one standout
in my books and that's MAC Quarry! It has the perfect balance of mauve and
taupe to be not grey but not purple. It makes the perfect crease shade for a
slightly cooler-toned eye look.
Lips
For day-to-evening occasions, these kind
of shades are perfect and some of my more natural options are the ones I reach
for on an everyday basis.
This is a gorgeous deep mauve colour
that's definitely less than a bright or a deep bold lip but so much more than a
neutral. The formula goes on so creamy and doesn't dry the lips out at all, yet
somehow it's still ridiculously long-lasting.
This is a gorgeous deep pink nude shade
that's probably the lightest and most natural colour in this selection. I
absolutely love the formula, it's so comfortable yet long-wearing. Perfect for
those long days where you don't get much of a chance to touch-up.
This is a deeper rosy-pink with definite
hints of brown. The formula is definitely thinner and less creamy and pigmented
than my other picks on here, going on more like a stain but setting and lasting
like a liquid lipstick.
Can you tell I'm having a bit of a moment
with liquid lipsticks? This could very well be my favourite of the lot. It's
fairly similar in colour to the Balm's Committed but is a little bit more on
the pink side (though I still want to say it's a sort-of nude). The formula is
also far creamier and a tad more comfortable to wear.
This is my only Audacious lipstick,
though I definitely need to change that! The formula is amazingly creamy and
comfortable yet so pigmented, with a little bit of a sheen. This is also one of
the bolder, brighter mauves in my stash.
MAC Matte Lipstick in Mehr | £15.50
Arguably one of the shades that kicked
off my obsession with these sorts of colours. Although this is a matte, it
applies smoothly and doesn't feel at all drying on the lips. The colour is just
the perfect deep and dusky pink.
Another one of my all-time favourites is
this very unique product, both in colour and formula. The shade itself is a
deep reddish brown mauve colour and the formulation means that although it's
matte, it almost looks like a stain on the lips and doesn't feel dry in the
slightest (it's almost hydrating).
MAC Satin Lipstick in Twig | £15.50
One of my first ever MAC lipsticks that I
picked up on a whim, and a firm favourite ever since. This is just the perfect
deep mauve with hints of dusky pink. The Satin finish means it has the
slightest sheen and is so much more creamy than your traditional matte. It
doesn't quite last as long as a matte but it's definitely just as pigmented.
MAC Lip Pencil in Soar | £12.50
Slightly deeper and more brown in tone
than Mehr, it works perfectly underneath it as well as when paired with Twig.
It's a little but drying on the lips on it's own but could definitely work in
terms in colour.
Nails
As with lips, mauve and deep pink shades
are ideal for when you don't want to rock a really bold colour but you want
something that will go with any outfit without being a straight nude.
Essie Nail Polish in In Stitches | £7.99
This has become one of my absolute
favourites, think Mehr or Cannes in nail form! It's a gorgeous deep pink shade
that applies so evenly and opaquely it's perfect for if you're in a rush.
This is more of a classic mauve colour
but again has a glitter-free finish. I don't like the brush as much on this as it's
the old version, meaning it doesn't apply the polish as nicely and it
definitely needs too coats. However when the colour is this pretty, I really
don't care!
What are your favourite mauve and dusky
pink products?
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Your selections are mind-blowing and so pretty:)
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Every single product in this selection are gorgeous! the Kiko moon dust face powder and the morphe palette are definitely going to be my next purchases x
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They're both bargains :) xx
DeleteThis post is my heaven! Those blushes are everything and that Charlotte Tilbury lipstick looks so nice! xx
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Those Morphe shadows look amazing! I might need to try me some Morphe:-) I'm a huge fan both Misty Rock and Mood Exposure.
ReplyDeleteThe Beauty Bloss
Dusky pink blushes are my favourite and dusky pink and rosy brown lipsticks! x
ReplyDeleteHeather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
Sounds like we have similar taste :) xx
DeleteI loooove dusky pink shades!
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I have just bought the KIKO one and I am loving it so much, the packaging is lovely too. The eye shadows are stunning and you have chosen some lovely colours :)
ReplyDeletePams Stuff and Things
Mauve shades are my favourite too! You have a huge collection which makes me want to buy more
ReplyDeleteLeanne | www.oohsimplething.blogspot.co.uk
Oh gosh, you've made me want everything! NYX Cannes is such a gorgeous shade and now that the brand is stocked in Boots, I can finally get my hands on it! Tarte Exposed is on my Christmas wish-list, so fingers crossed I'll find it in my stocking :)
ReplyDeleteAlice / Alice Grace Beauty
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I hope you get both of these - they were both in my favourites last month :) love them! xx
DeleteI am also a big fan of these kinds of shades and I'm always drawn to them. I think they're very flattering on different skin tones :) x
ReplyDeleteMummy’s Beauty Corner
That Morphe palette is just exquisite! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautylymin
Everything looks beautiful! I need to pick up Tarte - Exposed and theBalm - Committed!
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That colors are stunning!!!!!
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Mauve shades are my favourite - the Tarte blush looks beautiful I really want to get my hands on that!
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I remember a couple of years ago I was reading some high-profile beauty editor's blog. She was saying how she hated the color dusty pink -- that it was a color of the 90s and she projected that it would never come back. It's funny because dusty pink is really in right now, but re-vamped. I think it's a lovely color. Actually, the 90's style is just really in right now again, just re-vamped.
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Trends always seem to come back around eventually! xx
DeleteDusty pinks and mauves are my favourite for blushers! Mood Exposure blush looks a beaut! I've asked for an Hourglass blusher for Christmas... here's hoping! I really love Mac in Twig and CT in Bond Girl too.
ReplyDeleteThe Beauty Harbour
Cannes is one of my go-tos in winter! It's such a gorgeous colour.
ReplyDeletebrooke | brooke elise
I literally want it all! Love mauve/dusky pink shades! I think I need MAC Soar! NYX have a lip pencil called Mauve that's meant to be a dupe but I can't find it in stock anywhere and i think it might have been discontinued but it was high on my wishlist!
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What a shame! Soar is an amazing shade but quite pricey xx
DeleteHonestly loved this post so much. These are some of my favourite colours. You've just doubled my wishlist! x
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Well, I know which MAC eyeshadow to get next! :D Quarry looks stunning!
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I've just followed the link to the Kiko blusher and on finding it still in stock I'm itching to buy it! Not sure I'm going to be able to stop myself haha. I loved this post - mauve and dusky pink shades appeal to me too as I think they're really classic.
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Good job with this post! I love these colours....
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I'm sure I've said this before but I'm always just in love with the pictures you take! So pretty :-) Such lovely products in this post! Half of it is on my wish list and needs to find itself inside my make up bag right about now! I'm mostly lusting over that Hourglass blush (or anything from them!) & those beautiful Zoeva brushes, the By Terry Ombre Backstars look so so nice too! Xo
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Aw thank you so much :) xx
DeleteLove mauve shades and don't include them in my makeup routine enough so this is great inspiration That Morphe palette looks amazing, so many gorgeous shades. Definitely need to check it out in the new year x
ReplyDeleteBeauty with charm
That palette looks amazing, there are so many shades I would like! x
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Oh Jasmine - your pictures & posts are always perfection! I love everythaaaaang. Definitely going to be after that balm blush -although it's pretty pricey compared to their usual prices? The nyx blush looks beautiful too. I've officially rediscovered my love for mauves xxx
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Aw thank you Karan! It's £21 vs £15-16 for Frat Boy xx
DeleteWow great lineup of products, I want everything!!! Mauve/dusty rose are great shades on my skin tone, so I know these products would work great on me. I have been wanting to try that Hourglass powder forever!
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Fairy Mauve is lovely! I adore mauve as well. I have had my eyes on that Morphe palette as well so it was great to see it swatched!
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Such a GORGEOUS post I love all of these beautiful picks. The hourglass one is my favourite of them all and clearly yours also! It's beautiful. Literally love so many things in this post. Love the Morphe eye shade, it's really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great post and so many tempting picks!!
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Great picks, so many of these are going on my wishlist. Though the first purchase will probably be that Kiko blusher, fell in love with the colour and packaging.
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Definitely snap it up whilst it's still available :) xx
DeleteI love the Morphe palette. I definitely will buy this at some point. It is stunning. I've got my eye on 35O and 35T but 35O seems to be always sold out. Great post xx
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I am absolutely in love with this colour recently, it's so easy to work from day to night! Love the products you picked, Mehr is a huge must for me. I think I'm going to have to repurchase mine very soon. Patina by Stila is also a similar colour, I love it for a longer lasting lip colour. x
ReplyDeleteMegan | http://www.meganjean.co.uk
Ooh, I need to check that one out! xx
DeleteMauve and dusky pinks are probably my favourites so thank you for this post! I really want to try the NYX blush and the Charlotte Tilbury lipstick. They're definitely going on my Christmas list! xx
ReplyDeleteLoving all these picks! I am really confused as to which ones I like the most! But would definitely be getting the Kiko blush for Christmas.. Its gorgeous!
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Thank you for your comments everyone :) xx
ReplyDeleteOkay, so first off, your pictures are GORGEOUS. I love how you take the product shots. Also, the Morphe palette is so pretty, I'm definitely going to have to get my hands on it. I go towards more neutral colors as well (especially for the eyes) but the colors are just too pretty! I've also been wanting to try the Nyx Lip Matte Creams, but it's been forever since I've been to the store.
ReplyDeleteGreat picks :)
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Aw thank you lovely! Definitely check out the Matte Lip Creams! xx
DeleteFab post lovely, some really gorgeous pics! I have to agree I’m really loving mauves or deep dusky pinks - they are definitely my favourites. Marvellous Mauve is such a gorgeous shade that I really wished I had picked up when I was in Sephora, and Cannes is a favourite of mine also :)
ReplyDeleteCharlee XO | CharmedCharlee
Thank you :) at least you know for next time! xx
DeleteThe NYX illumination blush is amazing, I might have to pick it up seeing as it's limited edition! I've been seeing the Morphe palettes pop up a lot and that's incredible value for all the eyeshadows you get :)
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Mauve is one of my favourite cheek colours after peach, and I love everything you chose! I need that Hourglass blush shade in my life it looks gorgeous xx
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I could sing it's praises all day every day! xx
DeleteMy kinds of shades <3
ReplyDeleteYou'd love Too Faced Baby Love blush! I have to find the Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes now, it looks beautiful! x
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That morphe palette looks absolutely beautiful! The pigmentation in your swatches is amazing! Also, now you make me reallly want to buy that hourlgass blush! Mauves are my absolutely favorite lip color, and I surprisingly don't have a lot of these. Thanks for the recs :D
ReplyDeleteMili
MAC soar looks gorgeous and that morphe palette well!
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So many things from this post that have been added to my wishlist, its gorgeous! we have very similar tastes with our colour palettes, but clearly I don't have half enough in my stash haha ;D
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