Mecca Beauty Loop Level 1 Box - 2015

This month, Mecca released the Beauty Loop boxes. Surprisingly, I'm only a Level 1 - which is a surprise to me! I believe the box comes up four times a year, and this box includes 4 samples of products.

The samples included are the By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, Ren  Micro Polish Cleanser, and the NARS Light Optimising Primer.

I'm most excited to try the By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder, as it most interests me that this can be used as a skincare product on top of night moisturiser. I used the NARS primer yesterday and today (the sample is good for about 2-3 uses), and it is similar to MAC Strobe Cream in that it reflects light.  It reflects red, and it looks absolutely gorgeous. I might have to purchase this primer, I'm not going to lie. 

And those are the items I got in the Mecca Beauty Loop box!

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OCC Manhunter Lip Tar - review and swatches

A few years ago, I bought the OCC Lip Tar in Hoochie, and it was the first time I had tried a purple lip colour. Unfortunately, I only ever wore this twice because I wasn't a fan of the formula. A colleague from work picked up the Manhunter lip tar and it looked absolutely gorgeous on her. I decided to place an order on Lipstick Republic because there was something mesmerising about the shade. It is a metallic finish, and an absolutely gorgeous red lip.

(each Lip Tar also comes with a mini lip brush - super handy!)

OCC describes this colour as a "red orange with gold shimmer". You can see even in the tube, the beautiful red with gold/orange specks. And you only need the smallest amount to cover your whole lips (refer to the swatches below)

Once applied, the Lip Tar dries a bit (does not go matte) and generally lasts between 2-3 hours without touching up. The only issue I find with this Lip Tar is one the colour fades, the gold glitter remains on your lips.

Overall, this Lip Tar has changed my thought on Lip Tars, and since, I have purchased Technopagan - which I am super excited to try out! Manhunter is such a unique red, and I love the way it complements my skin. Definitely recommend checking out the Lip Tar Metallic range.

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MAC Lady Danger - review and swatches

MAC Lady Danger is a lipstick that has been on my wish list for ages, and recently a friend of mine went to Hawaii and I asked her to pick it up. Thank you, Casey!

MAC describes this lipstick as a "vivid bright coral-red". It is a matte finish, and once applied lasts about 2-3 hours without any feathering or fading.

Matte shades from MAC are one of my absolutely favourite kinds of lipsticks, ever (besides liquid matte lipsticks, which are to die for). If you're a fan of reds and oranges, I would recommend looking into this lipstick. In Australia, MAC lipsticks retail for $36 - so it's always a good idea to ask a friend or relative travelling abroad to see if they can pick you up a shade! I think next on my list is Morange. Unfortunately in Australia we are now entering into the colder months, so this lipstick will need to be shown some love in the Spring time!

Thanks for reading,
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