Wednesday 18 February 2015

MY FEBRUARY GO TO LIPS

With the weather somewhat warming up, it's time to ditch the dark lipsticks. I'm not quite ready to start bringing out the bright coral colours, so here's what I typically wear in spring. I always wear some sort of lip product be it lipstick, tints, gloss or even tinted balm; so I'm always mixing it up to match the seasons.
When it comes to this time of the year I usually stick to subtle toned pinks and nudes but I can't resist a red lip. My go to nude lipstick is MUA Bare. Somehow I've managed to get through five of these and if that doesn't show I much I love them, I don't know what will. It's the perfect nude for my skin tone as it has a slight peachy tone to it, not too pale but not too many brown (a usual problem for me.) They last all day without drying out the lips too.
MAC's Pink Plaid is probably my most favourite lipstick of all time. You can't beat their lipsticks, especially not their matte finishes. This shade is a subtle pink with slight mauve undertones which compliments my skin nicely. I love No7 Shine & Tint in Posy. A pinky brown shade which is perfect on its own but also looks stunning upon other products. I love layering this upon No7 Precision Pencil in Soft Blush.
If I'm looking for a bold red lip, I'll switch between Inglot Lipstick in the shade 230 and the ELF Matte Lip Colour in Rich Red. The Inglot lipstick is more of a 'perfect' red. A vibrant red with blue undertones and I just the formula of these lipsticks, super creamy with good lasting power. ELF Matte Lip Colour has more of a pink undertone. I really like the colour against my skin when I've got some fake tan on but as for it being matte? Nope! This definitely has more of a satin finish.



What are your lipstick shades for spring?

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Tuesday 17 February 2015

SOAP & GLORY - PRODUCT REVIEW

After what seems like forever, I've finally got my life under control and back in order so back to doing what I love the most. I thought I'd kick it off with a couple of products I've been trialling out lately.
As I'm sure you're all very aware, Soap & Glory and I are besties, everything I've tried I've loved (apart from the scent of Hand Food but I'm willing to forget about that if you do). From makeup to body scrubs to skincare they never fail to impress me so naturally I thought I needed to try a few more bits. I picked up the Thick & Fast HD Mascara and the Archery Brow Tint & Precision Shaping Pencil - two products which I have seen so many bloggers rave about. I have a love hate relationship with these if I'm going to be honest. The Thick & Fast Mascara wasn't my cup of tea when I first tried it. I found the formula really wet and the brush hard to use so back into my stash it went. After a few weeks I rediscovered it and gave it a second chance. The brush? Still struggling to understand that but as for the formula having dried out a little bit, oh yes we're onto a winner. It creates thicker fuller lashes in seconds but effort is require otherwise you'll resemble a spider.
As for the Archery Brow pencil, I love it. It's double ended pencil, a waxy side and a felt tip end. Oh and yes, my descriptions are just perfect I know. I personally love the waxy end more because it's easy and quick to apply on those days when I really cannot be bother. The felt tip side is good but it is a really faint shade. It's a shame it only comes in two colours because I've recently changed my hair colour so unfortunately it too light. Besides that, here are two products which I've fallen in love with and I would definitely recommend.

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