Top 5 Favourite Lip Products

Lipstick of all kinds just make me smile, depending on the colour though they can certainly perfect or ruin the look you aim to achieve.

Something I always try stick to is play it safe, neutral shades are most likely going to work in every situation.

With the shade perfected all that’s left is to find the faultless formula.

W7 is a matte finish rose pink lipstick which lasts, looks amazing on pale skintones all at the price of just £1.99+ makes it one for changeable lipstick wearing.

Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in 205 Elusive £7.99 is a funny one the texture is so soft on the lips leaving a creamy hydrating yet matte look, this one is amazing and something I still can't get my head around but what it offers is stunning.

A pop of gloss is my handy hand bag essential this Barry M product is an affordable one which leaves you with a light wash of pink lasting up 2 hours looks fab as well applied over other products for a more intense look.

Natural Collection has to be one of the best affordable brands around at the moment.

I’ve been loving everything from the nail polishes to eyeliners as for the lips...

I love the moisturising qualities especially this one with formula that leaves an hydrating sheen, quite highly pigmented colour and wear up to 5 hours its certainly worth £1.99 of your money.

Moisture Shine Lipstick in Pink Mallow.

Like any other lip balms out there this L'oreal Caresse 005 is a more glorified luxurious lip butter from the packaging to the formula into application, these work for all occasions if your looking for a quick pop of colour after work or an instant refresh then these need to be in your collection.

 

Top 5 Favourite Affordable Blushes | Swatches

Blush was always the most scariest make-up product that I stayed well away from why?

Because having a face that consists of permanent blushed cheeks I totally didn't want to resemble a clown.

A few years later having grown more confident and less red in the face after mascara blush has to be my most loved product, it just frames the face giving me a lovely natural glow, livening up my complexion.

First up my most used blush has certainly been the best which is the Natural Collection in shade SweetCheeks £1.99, this powder formula can be a little bit cakey if too much is applied purely as the colour can look not so natural, however using the right amount gives a lovely autumn out in the cold finish, which lasts with the right base up to 6 hours or more.

MAC Limited Edition | Lured to Love

Having pale skin choosing the right shade of blush

can be difficult,so anything other than pink doesn't interest me. Although peach colours look great if I do say so myself this has a gorgeous mineral sheen finish which its so long lasting its insane.

Hervana Benefit Blush £23.50 was the one I’ve always wanted to try and I did just that, from it's light fresh scent to the perfectly put together shades with added shimmer it creates a canvas helping you go from day to night depending on how intense or how lightly you apply this blush it definitely is worth every penny.

Now an affordable blush has to be the Elf shimmering shade in Tickled Pink £3.95 this product is one I reach for on days I don't want a particularly made up face, a swish of this on the cheeks leaves me with a glow that's just what I look for on days off.

Last of all trying new formulas always makes me wary so obviously why not try a cream finish from Bourjois Nude Velvet 01 £7.99 this has taken me time to get used to also finding the right brush to applicate can be tricky but mixed with a stipple brush and a little patience this cream to powder finish leaves a bright pinky coral illuminated finish. 
 

100 Follower Giveaway!

As you can see from the title I've finally got round to posting this 100 follower giveaway! 

In-between working, living and surviving this is the little thing that keeps me going and this whole community is a great thing to be part of, now i know i shouldn't be obliged to say this but the reason for this giveaway is simply to say thank you!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to read something i write and thank you for making my hobby even more enjoyable than it already is!

A Bunch of Beauty Goodies I'm sure you can see from the image what you'll be receiving,
They will be a few added extras not pictured just yet but i will update with all the specific items asap. 

I know its not as desirable as many other giveaways out there but nevertheless its free stuff right?!

Good Luck,

Make sure you stick to rules, let the winning commence!  
UK Giveaway Only!
I'll be sure to do an international one soon!

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Natural Collection Lipstick Pink Mallow Review

Now the colour pink mallow screams me, it's defiantly my go to lip colour, it's a great neutral pink and what's even better is the £1.99 price tag the Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipsticks are great for someone on a budget or if your just experimenting with a pop of colour.

However they're some tiny downfalls nothing major, the packaging is so so nothing great I guess and with this lipstick bullet in-particular it is a little loose and rattles but other than that I couldn't fault it.

But something I learned is don't use too much pressure when using it as the bullet will break and plop on the floor (thankfully i took the picture before this happened) it is still use-able as I saved it but be warned!

Moisture Shine Lipstick

'high shine lipstick that gently moisturises the lips'

 

As for the colour it's surprisingly pigmented which is amazing for the price, the perfect pink colour in my eyes, that stays on for up-to 2 hours before you need to look in the mirror to reapply, I found it to be opaque and even in two applications also it gives a really nice sheen to lips as well as great moisturising benefits it's not too drying but not too greasy/wet that it feels uncomfortable to wear, there can be little bleeding of colour if you pack too much onto the lips but other than that I will be checking out some of the other colours they have offer!

 

£1.99 Natural Collection Lipstick in Pink Mallow at Boots     

They don't sell online but if your in the UK check out boots!    

P.S This is the lipstick above with a lip gloss from natural collection on top I reviewed here!

 

P.P.S. If you haven't already read my other review of a different lip colour from this range then here's the link.

 

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Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipstick in Crimson Review

I'm not one to wear crazy in your face lip colours but on yet another trip to boots during their 3 for 2 deal, I picked up one of the Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipsticks in Crimson.

These are great budget lipsticks so worth the £1.99 price tag, but there are some defiant downfalls.

The packaging isn't great the lipstick bullet inside feels slightly loose and well trying to apply it is a whole new ball game. Use any pressure and it's a goner as I found out with another I purchased at the same time in the colour pink mallow (review coming soon.) 

Moisture Shine Lipstick

'high shine lipstick that gently moisturises the lips'

But surprisingly the pigmentation is amazing for the price, i'd say it was a true red colour, that stays on for up-to 2 hours before you need to look in the mirror to reapply, I found it to be opaque and even in two applications also it gives a really nice sheen to lips as well as great moisturising benefits it's not too drying but not too greasy/wet that it feels uncomfortable to wear, there can be little bleeding of colour if you pack too much onto the lips but other than that I will be checking out some of the other colours they have offer!

£1.99 Natural Collection Lipstick in Crimson at Boots     

They don't sell online but if your in the uk check out boots!      

      

     P.S This is the lipstick above with a lip gloss from natural collection on top I reviewed here!

                      

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Natural Collection Juicy Lips In Fondant Review

Now for me i like a sheer colour on my lips not so much with a super glossy finish because i have oily skin, so having a shiny face + glossy lips just doesn't look great especially on me.

So upon browsing boots whilst there 3 for 2 offer was still around i thought i'd check some of the cheaper brands to see what could entice me in and well enticed i was, 

The Natural Collection Juicy Lips i picked up is in the colour fondant it's a pale peachy colour which looks quite milkshake'y on lips with a surprisingly pleasant smell somewhere between white chocolate/iced doughnuts?

It has a standard doe foot applicator in packaging that's cheap and cheerful.

'Intense colour and shine with juicy flavour'

But the best part is the colour, i usually stick with pinks/neutral already there lip colours, not too in your face, now i know this isn't out there by any means but for me its something different.

The colour pay off is just a slight sheen but certainly buildable, also the moisturising benefits are pretty good not what you'd expect from something that was only £1.99 it doesn't feel cheap compared with the MUA £1 glosses.

Last of all the lasting power isn't the best once you've had a drink, eaten some food and done whatever else you and your lips get up to, but a little reappliance don't hurt no-one.

8 ml for £1.99 from boots

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A Few Recent Purchases...

 These are just a few accidental purchases made in the past few weeks, I guess I got my spending bug back.

 

 I'm not a big spender when it comes to high end make-up, I just don't feel ready to dip my toe into the deep end and waste money when I don't really have much of it to spend on things I might not even like.... so cheap and cheerful is what I'll stick too for now.

MUA Matte Perfect Foundation-Shine Control

MUA Cover & Conceal Concealer

MUA Extreme Felt Eyeliner

Just a few bits to spruce up the lips... 

Plus an an amazing duo chrome nail polish from Miss Sporty.

 

 The pink shade is by Natural Collection in Pink Mallow

The red one is in the colour Crimson.

 Now I only needed to repurchase the blotting sheets but I mean come on you can't just buy two things when you can get a free gift worth £9 can you? Well I know I cant ha.

Elf eyelash & brow wand,

Elf brow and brush comb,

Two elf shine eraser sheets,

Elf Blush in the colour blushing,

Elf Sheer eyelid primer

 

Elf waterproof eye-liner pen in black and purple.

The elf contouring blush and bronzing powder in Turks & Caicos.
 

FGW!

 Now for the amazing part my first ever faux leather jacket! How exciting eh? After bidding and bidding some more then loosing at the last minute on eBay for one, I gave up with the hope of finding a brand new one on the high street and that I did. This was originally £30.00 from H&M but for some reason they had a deal on selected items for 50% off new releases so even if I do say so myself what a bargain.

 Casual bag-winged style slouch cardigan from Internationale.

 

 I love love love this dress... also from Internationale!

 

 

 A purchase from eBay I actually won!

I do own a khaki coloured one of these dresses but after a night out its not very wearable anymore but I love the style and it will be perfect to wear in summer if it ever arrives!

 

Next up is a jacket that was also 50% off at H&M  I featured on similar in my passion for fashion post here

which was a little on the pricey side so this was my alternative for a fraction of the price at £15.

(the colour's also a lot more lime'y the picture doesn't do it justice!)

  

Last of all another dress from Internationale that just screams summer don't-cha think?

Look out for reviews on most things in this 'haul' coming soon! 

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