Oh my Gosh! Velvet Touch Lipsticks

Until pretty recently, GOSH was a brand that somehow I had managed never to try. I have no idea why really - I had seen it in Superdrug many a time, but always for some reason passed it over. Well, GOSH, I will overlook you no more!

Friday's Lip Of The Day

A sunny morning prompted me to reach for an equally summery shade of lipstick today - step up, Clinique Chubby Stick Intense, in the shade Heftiest Hibiscus. This is a gorgeous, vibrant coral red, perfect for this time of year.

Friday's Lip Of The Day

Today was a bit of a grey day, so I thought it could do with some brightening up! Step up, YSL Rouge Volupte in Number 10, Provocative Pink. A bright pink and a touch of luxury - the perfect antidote to a rainy Friday!

Nip + Fab Viper Venom Skin Fixes

As you may have seen lately on Instagram or elsewhere on the internet, Kylie Jenner has recently been announced as Nip + Fab's new ambassador, which undoubtedly (as happens with any of the Kardashian/Jenner clan!) will bring a huge amount of attention to a brand which, until now, seems to have been a little bit under the radar. I have been using a couple of items from their Viper Venom range since Christmas, and thought this was a great time to post a review, as there may now be more of you out there who are interested in these products and what they can do.

Dior Airflash Foundation

When it comes to foundations, I am quite particular, as I'm sure most of you are. I know what I want out of a foundation, and I am always on the hunt for that "Holy Grail" perfect foundation. No matter how much I fall in love with one, I can't help thinking that there might be something slightly better out there, and this keeps pushing me to always try different products.

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

Like most people in the beauty world it seems, I picked up the February issue of Elle which came with an exclusive sample of Benefit's new Roller Lash mascara, before it went on general sale. As someone who doesn't have a large budget to potentially waste on a product I may not like, picking up samples is a great way to Try Before You Buy! 

Friday's Lip Of The Day

Today I was feeling a bright lip colour, so I went with this awesome matte pink: Ole Flamingo, one of the Rouge Edition Velvet collection from Bourjois. Wearing bright colours during the day really gives me a kick of confidence! I love this bright fuschia shade and the formulation makes me want to buy more of these! Matte but not drying with uber staying power, these are little gems. 

High Coverage Heroes - Revlon Colorstay and Vichy Dermablend

After having the flu over the Christmas period (joyous), my skin was terrible. Whenever I am ill, my skin seems to reflect what's happening on the inside, and I tend to get blemishes everywhere, along with dull and tired looking skin. Because of this, whilst I am waiting for the blemishes to clear up, I tend to use a higher coverage foundation than I normally would. Usually I favour lighter coverage, perhaps with some concealer in places where I really need it, but when my face is not looking it's best, that just isn't going to cut it.

Lipstick Queen - crowning glory!

As I have mentioned here before in my MUA Lip Lacquer post, I am a lip product junkie. I have a huge container on my dressing table which is overflowing with lip products. It's a problem. But still, a couple more can't hurt, right?! Right. So, every year, my group of friends and I do Secret Santa - as there are 8 of us, it's a good way of keeping the cost of Christmas down and still giving (and receiving!) a really nice gift. This year my lovely Secret Santa - you know who you are, you beaut! - hit the nail on the head, and I was super excited when I opened this lovely lip trio from Lipstick Queen. I had heard and seen a little of this brand before, but getting these prompted me to do a little research.

It's Haul Time!

Visits to Superdrug and Boots always seem to end up with me picking up an item or two, or at least walking out with my hands covered in swatches of things! Last week I picked up a few things and thought I would do a quick post about them.

Let's Get Naked...

No no no, not THAT kind of naked! (Although if you are Jensen Ackles, then that kind of naked is definitely allowed. Or preferred. Actually, make that mandatory... Anyway, as you were...!) I'm talking about THIS kind of Naked...

It's a Cream Eye Shadow Showdown - Clinique vs Barbara Daly

I will start by saying that lunchbreaks are deadly and I should not be allowed to take one. Because things like this happen...I decided to go into Boots to get a meal deal and came out with a Clinique Chubby Stick for eyes. Whoops. THEN I went to Tesco and three Barbara Daly eyeshadows caught my eye – they look like a similar idea to the Chubby Sticks except, well as you can see, they are skinny sticks! SO, of course, I had to buy them and test them out! At only £3 per eyeshadow, compared to £17 for one Chubby Stick, how could I refuse?

Water Fight! War of the Cleansing Waters...

Micellar Waters have been around and hyped about for a couple of years now, so I thought it was about time I jumped on the bandwagon. A quick, gentle cleanser, suitable for all skin types, which can remove makeup with a swipe of a cotton pad whilst never drying or irritating the skin – what’s not to love?!

Real Techniques - NIGHT OWL and MODERN & NATURAL MAKEUP KITS - first impression review and swatches!

Well, yesterday when I got home from work a lovely package was waiting for me (keep it clean, keep it clean!) – the new limited edition Makeup Kits from Real Techniques! Super exciting. I impulse ordered these like a super ninja as soon as I saw they were available...