Fab makeup finds for AW 2012

A few handpicked favourites to create some fabulous AW Looks this year.

NewCID i-Gel

An amazing product, was quite excited about this.  Comes with a handy little angle edged brush designed for the perfect application.  In this little round pot you get three beautiful gel based eyeliners in different shades.  I picked the Bronze, Copper and Stone as I love browns, light or dark so I can create daytime looks with the Bronze or darker evening looks with the Stone/Copper.  These are pretty hard to budge – I had the swatches on my hand and it didn’t move even doing the dishes and a good rub with the finger didn’t move it either.  But a good micellaire water took it off or an oil based eye makeup remover.  Other shades are grey based or a trio of jewelled shades such as Emerald, Indigo and Blue.  I’d say this was a cult product in the making and a must have for any girl who likes her eyeliner!  NewCID i-Gel is £21.50

Dr Hauschka Eyeshadow Compact

This is the holy grail of brown palettes.  Every shade is absolutely perfect, no shimmery nonsense – just simple, perfect eyeshadow shades in a very handbag friendly compact.  Lovely big, clear mirror and the large shape of the shadow pans makes it easy to get a good swirl on your brush.  If you like browns – this is a must have.  I found it on BigGreenSmile – a natural retailer that has just been awarded Best Online Retailer by Janey Lee Grace.  £31.95

Ardell Double Up Lashes

One set not thick enough?  Want MEGA lashes?  Ardell, America’s leading lash brand have produced a “double lash” with a full and flare effect – perfect for the coming party season!

Cosmetics a la Carte Brow Ink

Rather than you ending up pencilling the skin through your brows with a traditional pencil – this brow ink works to colour the brow hairs themselves, giving it a more natural, tinted look.  Very easy to apply, good staying power and classy packaging.  A really handy tool for between your HD Brows appointments!  Great for giving your brows a slightly darker but temporary tint.