Spring Lip Edit

When it comes to lipsticks I'm the kinda girl that sticks to the shades she knows. However reds and dark berry tones aren't suitable all year round. So a few weeks ago I started to buy and test some new pinky/peachy toned lipsticks for spring. And now the weather is becoming more spring like I thought it was time to share my Top 5 Spring Lipsticks with you.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey 
This is probably my favourite of all 5. It's easy to wear and suits a multitude of skin tones. It's a beautiful easy to wear pink that is ultra-moisturising on the lips. It looks darker in the tube but when applied to the lips is actually a brighter rosy toned pink. It leaves a nice gloss like sheen to the lips but after a few hours of wear the gloss wears away leaving a stain making this a brilliant product to wear on days you know you won't be able to touch it up. This balm stain can be worn over the top of lip balm so lips don't dry out or look flaky but can also be used over the top of another colour that may be too bright for spring.

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This is one lipstick that may require slight work on certain skin types. More of a peachy/coral toned pink this lipstick can be tricky for extremely fair skin tones to wear. However there is a way around this. It can be worn several ways, either a sheer layer applied, patted into the lips to leave a stain or the full opaque finish most people want.  This is another product that can be worn over lip balm but if you don't like the feeling then it has a non drying formula which will leave lips looking good all day. It's a sheen finish which means it a bit more work than other types but because it can be worn several ways it's a easy product to use to change a look.

Bourjois Rogue Edition Velvet in So Hap'pink 
This is the first of only two matte products in this edit, I couldn't even fathom writing this post without giving them a mention. It's non transferable formula is one of the best I've ever tried and you can eat and drink without worrying about having to touch up. At first glance this looks like a slightly darker pink but actually goes onto the lips as a peachy pink and on some skin tones will look even like a coral colour. With a doe foot applicator this is one liquid lipstick that applies opaque in one coat. It can be quite tacky when first applied but once it's dried it's not going to budge until you remove it.

Collection Cream Puff Lip Cream in Cotton Candy 
This is the other matte product in my edit. Along the same lines as the Bourjois one this is a slightly darker toned pink which looks stunning on fairer toned skins. Less of a liquid lipstick this product is good to go and opaque in one swipe but can built upon to give more of a pop of colour. This product can be quite tricky to wear, if it doesn't dry properly then it can transfer even though it's a matte formula. However if it does dry properly this product won't transfer but can be quite drying on the lips and I highly recommend that you keep a lip scrub handy for either before or after you wear it.

Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in Peony 
This lipstick is probably the most wearable out of the five. A new release down the beauty aisles, this lipstick is one I find myself grabbing for more often than not when the balm stain is not within reach. Another coral toned pink this lipstick is ultra moisturising on the lips and looks gorgeous on just about everyone. With a sheen finish, this can be thrown over a lip balm for a sheer finish or can be built up to a bright opaque pop of colour. It has a slightly different shape to most lipsticks which makes it easy to apply as it distributes colour evenly on the lips. And if this colour isn't working with  particular look you're going for then it can be mixed with the other pinky toned shades from the range. I actually reviewed the range last week on my blog which you can find here if you want to know more.

So that was my Sping Lip Edit. Did any of them catch your eye? Or did you have your only spring lip recommendations?

April Favourites

My very first post on this blog was a favourites post. They've always been my favourite posts to read and videos to watch on YouTube. So I've decided that I would start posting my top 5 Favourite Products each month. This month is all about skincare, new products I've tried and loved and old products that I've fallen back in love with. 

Garnier Moisture+ Restore Night Cream 

This product has been my biggest find this month. Originally I picked this up because it was half price and I'd confused it with another new Garnier release. That mistake has been a brilliant one for my skin though. Unlike a normal night cream this one is a gel formula which is ultra-hydrating and cooling on the skin. Designed to help skin regenerate overnight, it's packed with loads of skin loving ingredients that leave skin feeling replenished and revitalised. And I have to say it works. I team it daily with my night serum and every morning I've woken up to super smooth and hydrated skin. It literally works wonder that well that I've also started using it in the morning as well. It doesn't leave skin tacky and provides a perfect base for my make-up. 

Vitamin E Refreshing Toning Mist

I've never really understood the use of a toning mist before but have used one for months on end. However this month I've really come to understand and love them. Towards the end of March and the beginning of this month I had the flu and it really took its toll on my skin. Nothing seemed to take away the horrid dry feeling that covered my skin. Until I used this product. It's so quick and easy to use, I found my spritzing my face 2-3 times a day revelling in the hydrated feeling it left. And even now I'm back to full health I still find myself reaching for this constantly. Whether it's first thing in the morning or after I've done a face mask I spritz myself a couple of times and feel not only refreshed but hydrated as well. It has no nasty perfume and is suitable for sensitive skin making it a brilliant first go for anyone looking for a toning mist to try. 

 

L'Oreal Absolute Eye & Lip Make Up Remover

This product I brought on a recommendation from a customer and I'm so glad I tried it. It looks like any other duo-phase make up remover but actually works better than any other on the market. It removes eye make-up seamlessly and is gentle on the eyes but without the oily feeling some eye make-up removers have. It also removes any lipstick perfectly being a normal formula or one of those ultra-long lasting ones. The oil in the formula is super gentle on the skin and doesn't leave skin feeling greasy afterwards while the lotion in it leaves skin soft and hydrated. Most duo-phase eye make-up removers leave my skin feeling greasy and my under eye area feeling dry but this one leaves my skin feeling soft and in need of less eye cream than normal. 

 

Simple Micellar Cleansing Water

When it comes to Micellar Waters it's alway been a bit hit and miss for me. Usually they break me out within the first couple of uses but this new release from Simple has yet to do that. I use it as a second cleanse/toner in my night time routine to catch any stray make up that is still lingering on my skin. A few swipes of a doused cotton pad over my face leaves my skin feeling clean and ready for the next step in my night time routine. However that isn't the only reason I like it so much. Unlike some cleansing waters I've tried before this one doesn't leave my skin feeling stripped and begging for moisture. So far I haven't had any breaks out since using this so would highly recommend this to anyone with sensitive skin. 

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains in Honey 

This is the one and only make up product this month that I've constantly used. Being ill meant that my lips took the toll as well as my skin. However this product was a saviour and let me rock a spring lip while trying to get my lips back to a normal state. Highly pigmented, long wearing and moisturising on the lips I've been throwing it on over lip balm with no worries of reapplying or flaky dry lips. It's a stunning rosy pink shade perfect for the beautiful spring days we've been having and has brightened up any make up look I've worn. Even when I got better I still reached for this and it now has a permanent spot in my handbag so I can apply or reapply whenever I want.

What products have you been loving this month? Have any of you tried any of these? Or do you have any recommendations? Let me know, I love reading and hearing other people's favourites.

Revlon Ultra HD Lipsticks

When it comes to lip products, Revlon has been one brand that has never let me down. Their Super Lustrous Lipsticks, Colourburst Balms and their Matte counterparts are amazing and it looks like Revlon's latest offering is going to be just as good maybe even better. 

The Revlon Ultra HD Lipsticks is a stunning collection of sheen finish lipsticks with a wide shade range and sleek packaging. Each lipstick is named after a variety of flower, ranging from pale pinks and nudes to breathtaking reds and darker shades. All lipsticks are packaged in sleek silver mirrored packaging with a locking system when you wind the lipstick up or down. 

The three colours I picked up were Sweet Pea a soft pink shade perfect for spring, Peony a coral toned pink and Poinsettia a classic blue toned red. The first thing that struck me when applying these was that they have a strong floral scent which isn't horrible but definitely something you're aware of when wearing them. The two paler shades are less opaque when applied, taking a couple of coats to recreate the colour in the bullet. The red however applys opaque in one coat, sliding nicely across the lips to give even coverage. 

Once on the lips they feel balmy and moisturising with a slight sheen to the finish. As expected from a non matte lipstick they don't last all day on the lips. Sweet Pea and Peony wear of the lips quicker than Poinsettia which had a longer staying power but did wear off the lips after eating and drinking. 

If you're looking for a new spring lipstick I highly recommend you check these out. All three shades look beautiful on the lips but personally for me I'd prefer a more matte formula. Brilliant spring shades, stunning packaging and easy to throw in your handbag I can guarantee that the Revlon Ultra HD Lipsticks will be a definite spring essential for me. 

Available from Superdrug and Boots

B Energised Eye Cream

                              

In the past when it's come to eye creams, I've always thought they were a bit of a faff, surely moisturiser did it all right? Oh how wrong was I. It's been a year since I started looking more closely at my skincare routine and I can now see how important a eye cream is. 

I've tried a few different brands but only one has really impressed me and stood the test of time. The B Energised Eye Cream is just what my eyes need everyday. Called a cream but actually more of a gel formula it has transformed my eyes in a way no other product had. A small amount goes a long way; patted along my under eye area and over the lid, leaving my eyes feeling refreshed and more awake than I actually feel. 

Packed with skin loving ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and Live Yeast Cell Extract this product is perfect for ladies who find dark circles a daily battle. The gel like formula is immediately cooling when applied, the mixture of Yeast Cell Extract and Caffeine helps plump the skin and reduce the look of dark circles, while the Hyaluronic Acid locks it into place and makes sure skin stays plump and moisturised throughout the day. It doesn't leave skin tacky which is brilliant for people who are in a rush but still want a complete skincare routine. The long term results from the B Energised Eye Cream are not immediate but the skin will feel soft and hydrated from the first day. However after a couple of weeks dark circles should look less prominent and for me the skin around my eyes was softer than anywhere else on my face. 

For anyone looking for a refreshing, revitalising eye cream I highly recommend the B Energised Eye Cream. Ophthalmically approved, suitable for sensitive skin and free from any parabens this product gives high end results with a high street price tag. 

Available now in Superdrug

My Everyday Base

When it comes to foundation I've always been picky, flitting from one to another whether it be for a different season or just to try a new release. However just before Christmas I found a base that apart from a couple of weeks where I tried a Rimmel foundation that had been raved about I haven't strayed from at all.

The Maxfactor Facefinity 3 in 1 foundation is everything I've been looking for in a base product. Even though it's a triple action product with built in primer and concealer, the Facefinity is surprisingly a thin consisitency that when applied to the skin gives a stunning sheer to medium coverage that is easily buildable without being cakey. It blends beautifully on the skin and covers any redness or blemishes easily leaving skin with a natural dewy glow. I use the shade Warm Almond which is perfect for any fair skinned ladies with a yellow undertone to their skin whereas Light Ivory the shade below is perfect for fairer skintones that have more of a pink undertone. 

Also when I picked up the foundation I managed to get my hands on the matching Facefinity primer. It is by far the best primer I have ever used, leaving my skin primed and ready for foundation but not greasy like some other primers can leave skin. You don't have to use the two together as the foundation already has the primer built in but if you want your make up to go the extra mile then this primer is for you. Most foundations even when used with a primer would disappear after a few hours but now my foundation looks almost as good as when I first applied it thanks to these two products. If you have a big event coming up or are just looking for products to prolong your daily make up then I suggest you give these a go. A little more pricey than some other popular high street foundations but well and truly worth the money. 

Have any of you tried this combo? Or do you have any other recommendations? Let me know in the comments. 

Available now from Superdrug and Boots