6 Lipsticks: I Regret

This is the last in my little trio of lipstick posts but I will finish of with a lip gloss one next Saturday. I hope you are enjoying this series, getting a glimpse into my collection!

Lets get the worst of the worst out of the way first. These two lipsticks from Evie Mai, a brand I struggle to find, came in a vanity box I treated myself to one Christmas. I hate them. They are the palest of colours that I really cannot imagine suiting anybody, the first one makes you look like death and the second one doesn't come out anywhere near as pink on the lips as it does in the swatch. Also as you may be able to see in the picture, the stick itself goes sort of dry and patchy, odd. Sigh. It really is a shame because they are very creamy and it is a pretty colour. I was extremely disappointed. :( 

MUA Shade 12 is a nice enough colour if you like the glitz and glam, personally I think it looks way OTT on me and after my cousin 'made me look pretty' it isn't in such a good state. I think the glitter is a little too big as well.

There is anything major that I don't like about the AVON lipstick in Berry Berry, the packaging is classic and the colour is beautiful but I can't handle the smell, it is so drying and the shade, although nice, doesn't suit me in the slightest. 

There is just one reason I regret buying the Calvin Klein lipstick in Desire and that is that I really, really do not suit purple lipstick. *Shudder*

Finally, the first MAC lipstick I ever bought and it was a huge let down. I don't, however, think this is down to MAC. I believe this is a fake. I have the shade Shy Girl and it is terrible on application, it doesn't cover the lips and if you go for a second coat it wipes away the first. Full coverage is impossible. It also makes my lips feel horrible and when compared to my other MAC lipsticks, the packaging does differ. Lesson learnt: Always buy direct from the brand and not over Amazon, even if the price is attractive. 

Anndd there we go! Which lipsticks do you regret? Are there any I should avoid?

Until next time

xx

6 Lipsticks: I should wear more

This week I thought I'd share with you six lipsticks from my collection I think I should wear more. You will probably notice that they are all light natural shades of pink - that's all I wear day to day really. 

The first one is MUA shade 1, this is a deep matte red that suits all skin shades. I especially like it on me because most reds are really hard to wear and make my teeth look so yellow, this one is more flattering and isn't it just a stunning lipstick? All the better at £1!

MUA shade 7 (although looking a little worse for wear) is a great pink nude that I enjoy wearing. 

I got this lipstick 'Very Pink' from Marks & Spencer some time last year when they first began stocking cosmetics in store, it is a beautiful bright pink. I actually wore it to prom so it is very special, though when I wear it my uncle likes to refer to me as Miss Piggy (muppets reference) - not a nickname I can say I enjoy greatly. 

Wet N Wild Silk Finish lipstick in shade 40 is my favourite lipstick! I wear it almost every day and it is the perfect 'your lips but better' colour for me - how cliche? It really is silky and very moisturising. As you can see the packaging is getting a little damaged and fading - I use it a lot.

Another of my favourite lipsticks, particularly in Summer and even Autumn is my Calvin Klein lisptick in Mesmerize. If you've been reading my blog since last year you will know just how much I love it! It's a deep pink that I'm told looks very bright on the lips - I get comments like 'oh that's very bright for you'.

Finally, one last lipstick, a beautiful pale pink in the form of Calvin Klein 'Etheral'. I really do like the lipstick and definitely need to wear it more often! It's great for Spring. 

There are the lipsticks I think I should give more love, how about you? Do you have a favourite lip product you think you should wear more?

Until next time

xx

Battle Of The Brands #2

This week's choice of product for battle of the brands is lip crayons and I chose Bourjois vs Revlon. 

- so much shadow and bad photography, sob -

The Revlon matte balms have not long been released. They are available in Boots for £7.99 and Superdrug for a mere £5.99 among other stockists. There are a range of colours available for all skin tones. 

They are described to be stains with a velvety matte colour and lip balm feel. Lightweight and moisturising. 

I have the colour Striking which is a lovely red, nothing like the online swatch I must add. I agree it is matte and lightweight though I would not say it is velvety or moisturising. Though it isn't at all drying either. I had originally planned to tell you that it feels nothing like any lip balm I have used either but after a few more days of wear it actually does feel similar to a balm and is almost nourishing. It is rich and long lasting and I just love the colour.  

It goes on easily and is just lovely to wear. Revlon are really on the ball this year!

As for packaging it is a classic chubby stick style. The stick itself represents the colour inside, it has a silver end - just like the Bourjois Colour Boost - and is not too large in size. A staple handbag piece I'd say. 

Boujois Colour Boost lip crayon is Red Sunrise is more of a luscious glossy lipstick. The shade I have is a vibrant almost blue toned pink, perfect for S/S time. The packaging (and naming) is almost identical to Revlon's though Bourjois released the colour boost first. Is it OK to say there was some copying going on here?

The product is £7.99 is Boots and Superdrug and I personally think there is a much more attractive colour range. 

The lipstick itself is soft and moisturing, the lasting power is similar to Revlon though I find it does sometimes fade to that dreaded bad lip liner look. Oh no! 

From the swatches you can see both have excellent colour though I think Revlon is slightly more pigmented. They are both appropriately named (nothing crazy unlike some items you'll find) and I really like them equally. However, I do have to pick a winner since that is the whole idea of this series so I am going to chose Bourjois Colour Boost. 

Revlon are doing amazingly with their releases recently and I do love my new chubby stick but I just think Bourjois is that little bit better! 

Which is your favourite? Do you agree with the winner? Leave me a comment. 

Until next time

xx

6 Lipsticks: For Spring

- I may or may not be guilty of going overboard on the Spring theme -

I have so many lipsticks in my collection that I thought I should make use of them all some how by giving them some love on my blog. What better way to let them know I appreciate them despite not wearing them often enough? Am I really personifying my lipsticks? Oh dear.. 

ANYWAY today I'd like to share with you 6 lipsticks from my collection that are perfect for wear throughout Spring 2014. 

As you can see I have chosen a range of bright Orange-y Reds & Pinks. These colours are really on trend this year - it's all about the bright lip and the orangier (is that a word? I think not) the better! Though sadly I don't own or suit many orange shades. 

Lets get the obvious over and done with. MAC Morange is the perfect orange toned red creme sheen lipstick that suits most if not all skin tones and has fantastic staying power. I like this a lot and as it is the nearest to full on orange I have, I'm sure this will be making an appearance a lot these coming months. Find it here on the MAC website for £15. 

This Zafi lipstick (which I'm not sure but from swatches online I believe to be shade 1645) was a super cheap buy from a random shop in Scotland. It is a pretty coral shade with a creamy formula. It is not at all drying and very flattering. Find it for £1.25 here. 

It is no secret that I am a fan of CK lipsticks. They are cheap, there is a huge range of colours and I love the formula. This beautiful red is a perfect transitional shade for Winter/Spring. I think it will suit all skin tones though the colour pay look slightly deeper on darker lips. Find it in it's new even better packaging on Amazon here for £3.79. 

Now onto the MUA lipsticks, of which I own a LOT. This beautiful bright pink is shade 11. It is ideal for Spring & Summer. Bright, light and oh so flirtatious. It's £1 in Superdrug.

MUA shade 3 is a lovely pink peachy orange colour. It is subtle and flattering on most skin tones yet the perfect beach look colour. Do you get what I mean or am I making no sense? I just really like this lipstick in S/S. 

Finally, one of my favourites is MUA shade 13. It is the perfect bright red, enough said!

I know half of this post was MUA but I just love how cheap they are yet such good quality - creamy and moisturising and a great colour range. A dream for us beauty bloggers, eh?

Which lipsticks will you be sporting through Spring?

Until next time

xx

MAC Haul

Hello

So if you follow me on Instagram you will know that a couple of weeks ago I broke my MAC virginity and picked up a couple of lipsticks and a paint pot. Today I want to show you which products I bought and my thoughts on them so far.

I am a fan of the packaging of MAC products anyway but I really like the silver boxing and sophisticated pot in which my limited edition paint pot arrived in. Give the designer a gold star for his/her work. The shade I went for was 'Morning Frost' which is a lovely neutral shimmery colour good for a base or wearing alone on a 'I'm not trying but I want to look good' kind of day. I'll admit I was expecting a pinky gold colour but while this product is much more bronze than I anticipated, I still like it a lot.

My problem is that I have quite oily eye lids and cream eye shadows just don't seem to gel well with me, particularly this one which just melts away, so I'm left with only the inner corner covered. I solved this by using my Urban Decay primer potion and now I can use my paint pot happily knowing my look is not going to be ruined by lunch time. Yay for primers!

This stuff is very pigmented and when applied using your finger you can get a very compact finish - I don't recommend a brush. 

I know I'm a little late on the band wagon with this one since any youtuber or beauty blogger worth their salt had it covered long ago but all in all I give an 8 out of 10.

I also picked up two lipsticks, Morange which is a beautiful bright red-orange colour and Shy Girl which is an extremely creamy peach nude colour. 

Shy girl is a lovely colour but I'm not a fan of the formula. I apply one coat to my lips and it is so creamy it just doesn't cover, it wipes of easily and if you reapply over the top it takes product off rather than applies it on. I hope you understand what I mean by this? Otherwise all good. 6 out of 10. 

- It also matches my (badly chipped) nails, BONUS!

Morange has a much better formula, not so creamy but not too dry either. I'm a fan of the bright colours, particularly shades of red or deep pinks. This is my new prized possession even though I'm still slightly scared to wear it in public. For now, the comfort of my own home is good for me. 9 out of 10. 

(are you enjoying my outdoorsy snaps or is it too much? I'm just having Summer withdrawal symptoms)

So that's all I have for you for the time being. I do have a few things up my sleeve for the not so distant future but my college time table is pretty full time alongside my other responsibilities and sleep is a priority over blogging at the moment! Haha how dull. 

Until next time 

xx

My Lipstick Collection

Since I posted this last February, my collection has of course grown so if you would like to see an updated collection please let me know. 

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Hello

Today I have for you my lipstick collection

Lets begin!

First of all, I have six Calvin Klein creme lipsticks which you can find out more about in my CK review.

I then have two lovely shimmery lipsticks from Marks & Spencer in shades 'Coral' and 'Very Pink'. Both of these feature in my favourites at the end of this post.

I have two lipsticks from MUA at Superdrug. 

These are shades 7 and 12. I did own shade 13 (a lovely, dark red) until my six year old cousin snapped it while giving me a  makeover. Sob. I would also love to add shades 16 & 8 to my collection because I loves them!

I have three lipsticks from 'Evie Mai'. I had six but threw some away. If i'm completely honest, these lipsticks are from a set sold in a charity fundraising catalogue and the quality is appalling. Yes, granted, they have lasted me a long time but the colour takes layers and LAYERS to even show a hint of colour, the packing is cheapy and well, they are just poor. 

Finally, I have several lipsticks from a variety of brands so I will show you these all together. 

As you can see the packing and brands are all different and the shades go from deep reds through natural pinks and bright shades too.

The lipsticks shown in these pictures are:

• Wet'n'Wild Silk Finish lipstick in shade 40
• Zafi Lipstick shade 1645 (I THINK - I don't know for sure as i'm only going by the internet)
• L'oreal Paris Intense lipstick for brunettes in shade 371 'Pink Passion'
• Avon Cosmetics lipstick  in shade R426 'Berry Berry'
• Wilkinson lipstick (no shade)

Not shown in the pictures but also in my collection is the vital radiance colour stick in shade 18 'Pomegranite'. This lipstick is not in too good a condition so I decided not to photograph it. I can't find it online but I got it from eBay in a set.  It is, however, the bottom colour in the swatches (above).

Now for my favourites!

My favourites are...

• Calvin Klein 'Mesmerize' because I love how it looks on me. Find out more in my CK review linked near the top of this post.
• M&S 'Coral' because I think it's a stunning colour.
• M&S 'Very Pink' because it is a subtle but shimmery, bold colour and very pigmented.
• Wet'n'Wild Silky Finish shade 40 because this is my everyday school/work lipstick when I do the natural look. 

So there we go, I hope you enjoyed getting a look into my collection and like I mentioned before, if you'd like a full review of any of the products mentioned, do let me know in the comments.

Until next time

xx