September 13, 2015

Summer to Autumn Lipsticks

As we have entered autumn and will be fast approaching winter, if like me, you like to whip out those darker toned lipsticks, here are a few of my favourite picks for A/W. T-B.

L'oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in 'Julianne's Pure Red'
My perfect Christmas Red. When I look at this one, I think Christmas parties and pub gatherings. It is an orange toned red so looks lovely on those with a bit of a tan, but pretty much anyone can pull it off. A pure matte red, so ex-foliation of your lips before application is essential. 

Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Moss Lipstick in '31'
A real dark berry colour with a smell of sweeties. Wear it lightly for a lovely wash of berry colour or layer it to create a real deep plum colour ideal for those autumnal evenings.

MAC 'Rebel'
The autumn/winter must have lipstick. Looks amazing on everyone. Wear it lightly for a lovely pinky shade or built it up to create an amazing purple berry lip. Super long lasting so ideal for nights out and being a satin finish, it doesn't dry out your lips.

MAC 'Patisserie'
The nude that can take you from season to season with it's light hint of peachy pink colour and subtle glitter, ideal for wear any time of the year. Definitely a 'your lips but better shade'.

MAC 'See Sheer'
The 'I want to wear red but I'm not brave enough' lipstick. A red lipstick with a lustre finish, which gives you a lovely wash of red but not too intense if you're not brave enough to pull of a true matte red just yet. Another super long lasting lipstick, so great for nights out when no re-applying is needed.




September 07, 2015

Smashbox Full Exposure Travel Palette





I came across Smashbox's Full Exposure Travel Size Palette accidentally when I was browsing the Boots website recently. I'd never seen the travel version of the full exposure palette before so I thought I'd try it out and add it to my basket. Surprisingly, I haven't ever really tried anything from Smashbox cosmetics before besides their Photofinish Primer, so when I spotted this gorgeous travel sized eyeshadow palette I was intrigued. Reviews online were few and far between so I was excited to get it home to try out. Knowing how amazingly pigmented other Smashbox eyeshadows are, I had high exceptions for the palette and I wasn't disappointed. At first glance the palette boasts eight square eyeshadows, four shimmer and four matte shades. They range from brown's and bronzes to a dark grey/purple. Swatching these shadows, they feel extremely velvety when applied to your skin and they have great lasting power. They have every colour you'd need in a travel palette including a crease and highlight colour. I love the design of this palette - black, glossy and sleek packaging. It is super thin making it exceptionally travel friendly without losing eyeshadow. I would definitely recommend this palette if you are a fan of your bronze colours and need a palette which is travel friendly. I just wish I had discovered it sooner!




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