Birthday Wishlist

For as long as I can remember, I've always had a birthday wishlist ready for my parents months in advance which would often be as long as my arm. This is still the case however I've shortened the list quite a fair bit for my dad (I've only asked for THREE things this year!). With my birthday in exactly a months time, I thought I would give a little insight into what I'm currently lusting after.

Like many bloggers, I bought into the hype of Real Techniques brushes and I've never looked back. I'm wanting to add to my collection with the Travel Essentials Set purely for the multi task brush as it seems like the perfect brush for literally everything. Another brush I'm lusting after is the Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki which I remember reading a raving review of not so long ago. I seem to have a love hate relationship with the RT Buffing Brush at the moment and I'm wanting to see if this brush is better.

Another hyped up product/s are the Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Varnishes and in particular, the shade Blueberry which looks like it'd be the perfect colour for Spring/Summer if we do get any. Another nail varnish ideal for Spring/Summer is Essie's Bikini So Teeny which I do regret buying when I saw it in America last year and have been wanting ever since. I'm currently wanting to expand my nude nail varnishes and what better addition to have than OPI's Don't Pretzel My Buttons which was raved quite a few bit last year.

I've seen countless reviews of MAC's Soft and Gentle that I'm wanting to try it out for myself and see if it really is worth the hype. It's apparently the perfect highlight that just adds a subtle glow to your cheeks that doesn't look overdone. I've always been a bronzer girl and I can't believe that I don't have the infamous Bourjois 'Chocolate Bronzer' as it's known as in my collection. It has good colour payoff and practilly lasts forever which is pretty good for a highstreet bronzer.

I've recently downsized my lipstick collection to make way for new ones and one lipstick that I'm eagerly wanting is MAC's Myth which like Hue is another blogger favourite. It's a light neutral nude with a satin finish which compliments most skin tones. Another lipstick I'm lusting after is Topshop's Lipstick in Macaroon which is definitely out of my comfort zone of mostly nudes! It apparently is a lot lighter on the lips than it looks in the bullet which reassures me and makes me want to step out of my comfort zone even more. Yet another lip product I'm wishing for is the Laura Mercier Lip Pencil in Carnation which I spotted on Laura from Belle's Boutiques' blog and literally fell in love with. It looks like the perfect nude lip pencil!

Every blogger and their dog have been raving about the Tangle Teezer which I forgot to pick up at the #NottsBBMeet. It's the perfect brush for detangling hair and since I'm on a mission to grow my hair long, what better way to start caring for it than with a tangle teezer. Yet another hyped up product that I've been lusting after for the longest time (since it was released) is the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo which is meant to be a skin saviour for those who suffer with blemishes like myself. I've been reading many mixed reviews about it and I'm hoping that it would work for me. The last item that I'm lusting after is the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask. I recently found out that my skin is Normal/Dry so I've been trying to use as many hydrating products as possible on my skin. I'm hoping that this would help make my skin not as dehydrated as it is.

Have you tried any of the products I've mentioned?